Heledd Fychan MS visits local Cardiff HQ of Health and safety and risk management company Alcumus

Heledd Fychan MS, Senedd Regional Member for South Wales Central, recently visited Alcumus, the UK’s leading provider of technology-led risk management solutions, and their headquarters in Nantgarw.

The MS met with Alcumus CEO Alyn Franklin to discuss how the business is digitalising and delivering transformational ESG strategies that create safer, healthier and more responsible organisations. Heledd also gained insight on the work Alcumus carry out locally to attract young talent to the sector and the business’ future growth plans, which will be accelerated following the recent strategic investment from Apax Partners LLP.

Protecting people, operations, and the planet by creating a safer and more sustainable world is at the heart of Alcumus’ ethos.

At present, the business provides operational resilience, control and insights that contribute to the continued success of over 48,000 customers globally, including 46% of the FTSE100 and the Fortune 500.

Discussing the firm’s expertise in the Health and Safety sector, Alyn briefed Heledd on how Alcumus is proud of its Welsh roots and endeavours to offer the best-in-class technology solutions to support clients manage risk and build one true view of their ESG performance across multiple KPIs.

Alcumus’ end-to-end technology, advisory and certification solutions provide a fresh approach to operational transformation and governance that sustains business practices in the long term.

Speaking after the visit, Heledd Fychan said: “Alcumus is a great example of a Welsh company leading the way in offering expert advice and solutions to help mitigate risks for organisations, their people, and impact on the world. I very much enjoyed meeting with Alyn and hearing about his Tonyrefail roots as well as about Alcumus’ growth plans and efforts to enhance transparency in supply chains and accelerating companies’ adoption of ESG standards.

“And it is wonderful to see a leading Welsh business grow its footprint globally and continue to support its communities by investing in and recruiting local Welsh talent to drive its operations forward.

Alyn Franklin said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Heledd Fychan to our office and talk about how we’re supporting the business community in Wales and beyond. With over 40 years of experience and knowledge about the sector, we remain excited about solving our clients’ problems through our highly specialised advice and technology solutions, helping them become better, more responsible businesses.

“As a Welsh business Alcumus has continued to expand its reach globally. Our growth is reflective of our focus on developing our people and their aspirations, allowing us to create a fantastic place to work. It was a delight to share with Heledd the progress we’re making in recruiting young talent and the initiatives we are taking to create more and more opportunities in the local area.”