Self-storage operator Flexiss Group has bolstered its team with two new hires from Lok’nStore.
Steve Wells has joined the company as director of operations and Ian Johnson has been hired as head of sales and resources.
Wells spent almost 14 years at Lok’nStore, latterly as head of operations with responsibility for 45 UK stores. Johnson was a regional manager at Lok’nStore for eight years and a multi-site manager for just under six years.
The duo will work alongside commercial director Paul Whittaker, finance director Jonty Hall and co-founders Mike Wilson and Andy Wood.
Wilson said: “Steve and Ian’s combined 28 years in the self-storage industry will significantly support our aspiration to grow our number of stores in the UK to 50 in the next five years. Their agreement to join Flexiss Group is somewhat of a coup for us as our senior leadership team now holds probably the most combined experience of any of our competitors.
“That, combined with our unique approach, young stock and strong investor relationships, provides us with increased confidence in reaching our goals. Our mission is to support investors and property owners with diversity of income and an effectively managed alternative use for their property.”
Wells added: “I’ve watched Flexiss Group’s significant growth over the last five years, and I’ve been very impressed with what they’ve achieved. My goal in joining the company is to bring my expertise and contacts, alongside Ian Johnson who is joining with me, to support their further growth over the next five years. They’re a great, down to earth team with an innovative approach to self-storage. They’ve made us very welcome this week and I’m really looking forward to contributing to what is already an outstanding business.”
