Strategic hires help facility services leader elevate innovation and attract the best talent
UG2, a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated facility services, announced it has expanded its leadership team with key IT and HR veterans. Samar Kawar joined as Senior Vice President of Information Technology, along with Edgar Colon as Vice President of People. Together they will facilitate UG2’s growth by hiring and retaining the best talent and ensuring UG2 has the advanced technology systems that employees need to drive business forward.
“UG2 has always prided ourselves on being an innovative, entrepreneurial organization. It’s what enables us to deliver the superior facility services our customers deserve,” said Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr., CEO of UG2. “Samar and Edgar are both highly accomplished, out-of-the-box thinkers and leaders who will enable us to continue growing to meet customer demand, while giving our employees the tools and support they need to excel.”
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Samar Kawar, SVP, Information Technology, UG2
“Facility services is fast-becoming a technology-driven industry. To be competitive, not only must companies implement advanced technologies for customer-facing programs, but also for the systems internal employees depend on,” said Kawar. “I joined UG2 because of their clear commitment to using technology to streamline processes and spur innovation. I’m thrilled to be part of such a forward-thinking, tech-savvy organization.”
Kawar brings 23 years of executive IT and Operations experience at facility services and SaaS companies to UG2. She is a strategic technology leader with a proven track record of heading enterprise IT operations, developing technology solutions, building infrastructure, and optimizing data analysis. She has extensive experience directing cross-functional teams to drive strategic business initiatives and digital transformation, streamline business processes, and advance innovation. Prior to UG2, Samar held leadership positions at Able Services and ABM Industries and was CIO and VP of IT Operations at PointAcross. She earned a B.S. in electrical engineering and computer science at University College London.
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Edgar Colon, Vice President of People, UG2
“Businesses can’t thrive if they don’t attract, train, delight, and retain the best talent. With today’s economic and labor realities, excelling at all of these is more critical than ever. UG2 understands this intimately. They’ve created a strong, family-like, and supportive culture that is rare in this industry. That’s why I’m so excited about joining the team,” said Colon. “I’m looking forward to working with everyone in the company to ensure UG2 remains an amazing place to work as we continue growing.”
Colon honed his expertise during his nearly 20 years in human resources, at companies ranging from 600 to 7,000 employees. He brings wide-ranging experience in strategic and operational HR to UG2, including talent acquisition and retention, labor and employee relations, benefits, policies, and a demonstrated ability to adapt and innovate HR practices. A trusted partner to CEOs, CIOs, Finance and IT teams, Colon joined UG2 from Lupoli Companies where he was VP of HR. He formerly held HR positions at TJX Companies, Schnitzer Steel Industries, and Autajon Group, among others.
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