The senior team at Gleeds have paid tribute to former partner Ross Savage who passed away peacefully on 4 November at the age of 72.
Savage joined the consultancy from Kent County Council in 1979 and he rose quickly through the ranks, becoming a partner based out of Gleeds’ Tunbridge Wells office with responsibility for overseeing its Bristol group. He remained on the board as the group’s national representative for 25 years before retiring.
During his career, Savage, who was an “inspirational mentor and motivator”, helped to deliver a host of landmark projects and he also helped the company establish its presence in overseas markets that are still flourishing today.
Richard Steer, chair of Gleeds Worldwide, said: “Ross was a great friend and a wonderful colleague to so many people at Gleeds. At work, he embodied ‘professionalism with personality’ – he had a sixth sense for knowing exactly what a client needed and had a natural aptitude for spotting an opportunity.
“His sense of humour was legendary as well as his ability to ensure that he always got the best out of people. Everyone was enormously saddened to learn of his passing, and our thoughts remain with his family and close friends.”
Donations can be made to Hospice in the Weald c/o Abbey Funeral Services at www.abbeyfs.co.uk.
