Since 2019, Stuart Harrison has been at the helm of Emrill’s executive leadership team, driving the organisation’s performance and year-on-year growth. Harrison’s commitment to operational excellence and robust financial performance hasstrengthened Emrill’s position and elevated the total facilities management (FM) provider to new heights. His visionary leadership empowers every employee, fostering a culture of excellence and growth that resonates across more than 205 contracts. Under his guidance, Emrill continues to raise industry FM standards and exceed clients’ requirements.
Harrison’s pioneering initiatives and commitment to continuous improvement have revolutionisedEmrill’s operations, driving double-digit year-on-year revenue growth and increased client retention. In its 21st year of operations, Emrill announced an18.3 per cent increase in revenue and a 41 per cent increase in profitability. The organisation’s focus on creating and maintaining mutuallybeneficial partnerships to achieve its clients’ business objectives together resulted in 78.8 per cent of contract winsstemming from existing client partnerships.
Harrison prioritisessafety, developingand implementing provenindustry-leading practices through the company’s latest safety initiative, ‘Pioneers of Safety’. As a result of the organisation’s safety-focused programmes, Emrillcelebrated a major milestone in 2023, achievingover 42 million safe manhours.
Harrison advocatesfor employee career advancement, enhanced wellbeing, and access to industry-leading accredited training programmes to improve his teams’ skills and capabilities. His approachable, hands-on leadership style, paired with involvement from senior management and an organisation-wide open-door policy, has created an environment where employees can confidently navigate their career paths and excel as part of Emrill’s ‘Leadership Development for All’ initiative. Emrill has been a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) member since 2021 and has received accreditation for 20 courses.Through inclusive knowledge-sharing initiatives, Emrill fosters a culture of collaboration, which benefits Emrill, its clients and propels and wider business community.
To ensure Emrill’s futurereadiness through innovative technological solutions that align with market needs and financial and operational goals, Harrison led the development and launch of ‘Techsphere’, improving client and employee efficiencies by 25 per cent. The complete digital FM solution expands technical capabilities, optimisesoperations, and enhances the flow of information accessible by employees and clients. His concentration on future-focused technologies to increase efficiencies ensures Emrill meets current operational goalsandis strategically positioned to thrive in FM’s evolving landscape.
Harrison drives the UAE’s sustainability vision through strategic CSR initiatives, technological developments, sustainability programmes, and targeted Emiratisation efforts. In 2023, Emrill bolstered its sustainability efforts and appointed a new Associate Director to lead Emrill Energy,reinforcing its commitment to providingtotal energy management and techno-commercial energy engineering solutions.As part of Emrill’s ‘Together for Sustainability’ initiative, the organisation implemented its ESG platform to track and analyse data, gain insights, foresee trends, and improve data-led decision-making to achieve sustainability goals. Harrison fosters diversity and inclusivity through employee empowerment programmes, including Women’s Meet, Women Empowerment Sessions, and Parenting Journey. Hecultivates an environment that empowers individuals with the necessary tools for career growth to help facilitate Emrill’s continued success as one of the UAE’s preferred total FM services providers.