Who We Are

Mick Williamson – Managing Director

I joined Fortem in 2002 to head up and grow the newly formed social housing division of Willmott Dixon. Since then it has been a pleasure and an honour to watch the business and the people within it grow, from a total of 38 people at the start to over 1000 today. It is a journey of achievement we could never have realised without the commitment and sacrifice made by everybody in the business. Working side by side with such passionate and positive people has been the best experience of my career.

The thing that sets Fortem apart is the culture and values of the business and the people within it. This is a business that genuinely cares about both the people who work for it and the customers we serve. I look forward to the people in the business, from apprentices and trainees upwards, achieving their ambitions and aspiration. It’s a privilege to be part of such an incredible team.

Geoff Parkinson – Director of Procurement

To date I have held a number of roles within the business ranging from Operations Manager, Mobilisations Manager through to Director of Procurement and now Director of Business Solutions. My varied experiences have provided me with a unique and deep insight into the workings of our business.

My current job consists of leading a team of experts to develop and maintain our business systems, branch support networks and business processes to help Fortem to grow both its revenues and profits. I like to think of the business solutions team as being the creative engine of Fortem where all our projects and activities support the continuous improvement of our delivered services. I work hard to create stimulating working environments for our people. Environments which recognise the achievements of our people and help them to achieve the very best they can.

Judy Hegarty – Finance Director

Whilst working in finance I have had various jobs including setting up contractual models, implementing controls and processes to improve accuracy of information, auditing system reports with proactive management tools and setting up nationwide supply chain agreements ensuring that all expenditure adds value and innovation to our stakeholders.

I joined the Fortem board in September 2016 as Finance Director leading the finance department and I believe that the success of the team is driven by good communication both internally and externally, training and developing the team to maximize their potential and ensuring key controls are maintained within the business.

Fortem is a company that I am proud to work for as the people and culture within the business sets us apart from anyone else I have come across. I admire Fortem’s flare for change that aims to benefit the sector and our clients by empowering and investing in the people within the Fortem family.

Sonya Holmes – Director of HR