ISS A/S : Iberia Country Manager Joaquim Borras to be replaced by COO Javier Urbiola

Long-time Country Manager will transition to non-executive roles, continuing to contribute to the company

On 1 January 2017, Joaquim Borras will step aside as Country Manager of ISS Iberia, handing over the position to Javier Urbiola, COO of ISS Spain. Joaquim will continue to contribute to ISS Iberia in a new non-executive role as Honorary President of ISS Iberia, President of the ISS Iberia Advisory Board, and President of the Board of Trustees of the ISS Foundation Una Sonrisa Más.

Richard Sykes, ISS Regional CEO for Western Europe, said:

'Joaquim started ISS Spain back in 1998, and over the last 18 years, his achievements and contributions to the region have been outstanding. Under his leadership, the company has expanded to include ISS Portugal and, as ISS Iberia, has grown to become one of the leading facility services companies in the region, with over 30,000 employees, delivering the full range of facility services. In addition, Joaquim has led ISS Spain to becoming one of the most respected companies in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility, for which ISS Spain has received numerous prizes.'

'I am are delighted to announce that Javier Urbiola has been appointed Country Manager of ISS Iberia from 1 January 2017. From leading the cleaning division to assuming full responsibility of operations in all the divisions as Chief Operating Officer, he has been a key player in the successful development of ISS Iberia since he joined the company in 2004. Javier's appointment is another good example of how we continuously develop local leaders our country organisations.'