ESG Report 202223 - Flipbook - Page 17
Darren Haldenby
Field Delivery Manager
Morrison Data Services
Darren joined the army aged 16 and spent his
“Working at Morrison Data Services really plays
first year at ‘The Junior Leaders Regiment Royal
to my strengths and enables me to make use
Artillery’ learning basic military skills.
of the leadership and management skills that
I developed in the forces. I find that having the
During this time, Darren was posted to Germany
communication skills and the ability to get the
where he undertook most of his military
most out of the teams I work with has given me
service. He has also been involved in numerous
an edge in civilian life, and putting these skills to
operations around the world, including Iraq,
use to help supervise technical operational works
Bosnia, Kosovo, Canada, USA, Kenya, Cyprus,
is something that’s very much in my comfort
and Denmark.
zone. I would recommend any company in M
Darren left the Armed Forces in 2006 with
the rank of Staff Sergeant and applied his
transferrable skills in various industries including
construction and gas, eventually joining Morrison
Group Services as a career option for somebody
who’s been in the forces. I really appreciate that
they ‘get’ services people and appreciate what
we can offer.”
Data Services in September 2020 as part of
a TUPE process.
Andrea Reeve
Reception & Facilities Co-ordinator
Morrison Energy Services Transmission Networks
Andrea followed in the military footsteps of her
was campaigning for women to have the same
dad and godfather, joining the Women’s Royal
rights as our male counterparts, so I appreciate
Navy Service (WRNS) in 1989. She joined as a
that I’ve been able to back up her argument.
steward (hospitality) and served for a total of
six years.
“I was honoured to be part of the first wave
of women to serve on an Aircraft Carrier, and
She served many members of the royal family
spent three years on the ship, during which we
and government officials and was honoured
travelled to many places around the world. This
to be chosen to be part of the National
has broadened my horizons and given me a love
Remembrance Day parade at the Cenotaph.
of travelling that’s never left me.
Andrea is no stranger to working under pressure,
and this is reflected in her service history. Andrea
“After leaving to start a family (yes, I married
said: “At my first formal dinner, you can imagine
a sailor!) I worked in many various roles in
how much I wanted to get things right. I walked
hospitality including as a Wedding Planner.
in and there was Margaret Thatcher. At the time,
I joined M Group Services in 2022 and I’m
she was Prime Minister! I remember her asking
happy to part of a company that works
me if I would go to sea and I said absolutely! She
closely and supports the Armed Forces.”
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