Fit-out, refurbishment and property upkeep company Wates Smartspace has appointed a new Commercial Director.

Sam Hagans has been selected following the recent promotion of former Commercial Director, Scott Camp, to the position of Managing Director.

Sam's will take up the post with immediate effect and sees him elevated to the Wates Smartspace board.

Sam joined Wates in 2003 as an assistant surveyor, working exclusively within the Smartspace division, and culminating in his most recent position as Regional Commercial Director. In recent years he has played a key role leading the commercial delivery for the banking sector whilst also driving various business improvement initiatives.

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His new role, which will oversee all national commercial activity also involves responsibility for the management and professional development of the commercial team of over 50 people.

Commenting on the appointment, he said: "I'm excited to be taking on this new role and to be working alongside Scott and the senior team as we focus on the future after the challenges of the pandemic and adapting our business to customers’ evolving requirements.

"Smartspace's strength lies in its flexibility and adapting quickly to customers’ changing demands. We are now seeing new opportunities in helping our customers to maintain their properties and critical plant, making them Covid-safe and resilient for the future."