ALPHABET (GB) has appointed Clive Buhagiar as its new interim Chief Operating Officer. He takes over the role from Uwe Hildinger, who will be joining Alphabet Germany as Chief Executive Officer.
As interim COO, Buhagiar will be responsible for the whole operational function of Alphabet GB and will also continue in his current position as Head of Operational Services.
Buhagiar has been with Alphabet since 2011, initially joining as Head of Public Sector following the acquisition of ING Car Lease. In 2014 he was appointed as Head of Commercial Performance, where he led the team responsible for creating and driving Alphabet’s strategic customer and commercial initiatives.
He became Head of Operational Services in 2018, where he has focused on improving customer experience and cost control, working across the wider business, as well as with group partners and the supplier network.
Buhagiar said: “Having held a number of positions across Alphabet’s commercial and operations network over the last nine years, I’ve been fortunate to build and develop a strong strategic understanding of true customer insights and business operations to help deliver change for both Alphabet and our customers.
“I am looking forward to using this experience to continue the great work Uwe has already put into place, while anticipating the new challenges presented to us from the ‘new normal’ alongside the rest of the Management Committee.
“I’m pleased that in this interim role, I will be able to continue working with my current team, supporting the backbone of Alphabet GB with innovative developments in new vehicles and proactively managing changing consumer demands.”
