TUV SUD Ltd has announced the appointment of Paul McDevitt, formerly managing director of specialist construction industry consultants Business Fix Limited, to the newly created senior role of business and staff development director.

In his new role, Paul will the lead the marketing/ business development functions and will head up the firm’s newly created training Academy, which will become the central focus for developing staff from across the TUV SUD businesses in the UK.

Commenting on the new appointment, Allan McGill, managing director of the TUV SUD Real Estate business, said: “We are delighted that Paul has decided to join us in this newly created role. He has worked with a few of our Business units in the UK already, in a consultancy capacity and we know the value he can bring to the business, as we look to grow in each of our chosen market sectors. Paul brings with him real strategic vision and a genuine passion for talent development.

“Setting up our Academy represents a significant investment and demonstrates our commitment to developing our people at all levels, across all our businesses in the UK. Paul will report directly to me and will be based in our Glasgow office, on Bath Street.”

Paul McDevitt said: “I’m absolutely delighted to take on this new and exciting challenge. I have really enjoyed my time setting up and growing Business Fix Ltd, however opportunities like this do not come around too often, so when Allan asked me to join I jumped at the chance. I look forward to working with Allan and all my new colleagues at TUV SUD Ltd.”