Leadership series: Jonny Young

Our CORE Leadership Series gives a voice to exceptional leaders shaping the industry today. 

In this interview, Krishnan Doyle, Managing Director at COREcruitment, is speaking to Jonny Young, Sector Managing Director at OCS.

The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted look at whether Scottish people simply have an edge in the industry, before diving straight into the heavy-hitting realities of business growth. 

Jonny discusses the sheer complexity that comes with managing massive teams following OCS's recent shopping and merger spree, and shares insight into whether we can expect more to come on the acquisition front, including which specialisms they might look to import next.

The discussion also tackles the massive changes shaking up the FM sector, specifically how AI, tech, and sustainability have been impacting the business and how OCS has been adapting to these shifts. 

Looking ahead, Jonny reveals what he thinks is coming down the road for the sector over the next five years.

Finally, the interview takes a personal turn as Jonny shares which previous leader inspired him and why, reflects on the advice he would give to others looking to progress after achieving so much so early in his own career, and looks back at the most pivotal turning point that shaped how he leads today.

About OCS: they are a large, integrated facilities management company with over 125 years of experience, providing both hard and soft services across the public and private sectors, serving industries as varied as healthcare, defence, aviation, education, retail, and manufacturing.