Old Mill has announced the appointment of Adil Taha as its new chief operating officer (COO) in a strategic move designed to expedite its ambitious growth plans and develop its operational infrastructure.
The appointment comes as Old Mill is halfway through a five-year strategy that aims to double its size. Taha, with his extensive experience in leading operations and executing growth strategies across multiple sectors, will be working alongside CEO Kevin Whitmarsh and the Board.
Upon his appointment, Taha shared his enthusiasm for the role and the company: “Old Mill has the drive and growth ambitions of a corporate but with the ethos and culture of a people-centric local business. That combination is something that doesn’t come along very often, and from the moment I met the Board, and certainly Kevin, I could feel their passion for the business.”
Taha further outlined his vision for the firm: “Old Mill is now almost halfway through a strategic plan which commenced in 2021, and the growth so far has been hugely impressive. But if it is going to reach its true potential, and become one of the biggest – if not, the biggest – firm in the region, it needs a world-class operational structure to support high levels of growth.”
On Taha’s appointment, Kevin Whitmarsh, CEO, said: “The recruitment process for this role was vigorous, and there were several hugely talented and experienced candidates in the running for COO. Adil impressed us all with his ambition, drive, and alignment to Old Mill’s values.”
Marina Griffin, chair of the board, also expressed her support for Taha’s appointment: “We are really fortunate to have found in Adil, a candidate with the drive and ambition we need – and the shared values we want – to take the business forward.”
