The Galldris Group SECTOR: Groundworks/Infrastructure/Rail/Tunnelling OWNERS: Sean O’Driscoll and Donal Gallagher FOUNDED: 1998 STAFF: 650 TURNOVER: £70million Galldris Construction was formed in 1998, specialising in large complex civil engineering and rail projects. The Group operates mainly in London and the Home Counties, with its head office based in Enfield and transport and plant depots located in Enfield and Edmonton. The Galldris Group undertakes projects which involve groundworks, basements and infrastructure as well as large rail projects ranging in value from £1million to £25million. Current projects include developments at Royal Wharf and Royal Albert Dock, as well as working on Old Oak Common Depot and Outer Stations West for Crossrail. Galvin Restaurants SECTOR: Hospitality OWNERS: Chris Galvin and Jeff Galvin FOUNDED: 2005 in London (Galvin Bistrot de Luxe) STAFF: 300 TURNOVER: N/A Brothers Jeff and Chris Galvin both began their careers at a small neighbourhood restaurant run by Antony Worrall Thompson. In 2005 they joined forces and opened their first restaurant, Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, in London’s Baker Street. Since then another nine Galvin restaurants have opened, including two in Scotland. 2016 saw the Galvin Brothers open three new restaurants: Galvin at Centurion Club in St Albans, Galvin at The Athenaeum in Mayfair and a pub, The Green Man in Chelmsford.
A TASTE FOR BUSINESS: The Galvin brothers
N/E Global Blackswan ltd SECTOR: Management Consultancy FOUNDER & CEO: Maurice Duffy FOUNDED: 1999 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Blackswan is a global transformation company that provides leadership development, strategic and commercial awareness training, business acumen evolution, executive coaching and organisational transformation interventions to FTSE 500 executive boards, public bodies and SMEs. Founded by Mayo native Maurice Duffy and based in the North East of England, Blackswan runs over 300 transformation programmes in 23 countries worldwide. Believing that new thinking is required to keep on top of current and future problems in a fast-changing world, Blackswan helps organisations transform their businesses to be more cost effective and productive. Nurturing the next generation of talent, this year saw the firm hold its fifth Blackswan Innovation Programme at the University of Sunderland, helping students bridge the gap between theory and practice.
N/E Gaughan Services SECTOR/INDUSTRY: Construction MANAGING DIRECTOR: Aaron Gaughan FOUNDED: 2010 STAFF: N/A TURNOVER: N/A Aaron Gaughan left his native Mayo aged 11 when his parents moved to London. After finishing secondary school his father took him out to work on the sites of London, where his passion for construction was founded. He opened a bar in North London aged 19 but that was only a side-track until he founded Gaughan Services aged just 21. Starting as a property maintenance service company, the leading London-based main contractor now delivers a complete solution for domestic and commercial building services. The company’s strong reputation has been built upon its experience, knowledge and extensive resources. Working around London, the South East and surrounding counties, Gaughan Services has undertaken projects in the most sought-after residential streets in London and for some of the most affluent health clubs and eateries on the High Street. Its close relationships with professional sports clubs and schools demonstrates how far the company has come and reflects the trust placed in their service and delivery. Gaughan has also recently finished the expansion and refurbishment of its offices in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, whilst renewing and investing in its fleet of company vehicles.
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: Aaron Gaughan
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