OREANDA-NEWS. TenderSpace, the newly launched web based suite of tools which helps anyone involved in property or construction to find the right resources for projects, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mike Jeffries to the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Company with immediate effect.

Mike Jeffries brings to TenderSpace a wealth of experience in the property and construction sectors. He is a qualified architect and has in-depth knowledge of construction and support services. Mike was previously Chairman and CEO of WS Atkins, a leading planning, project management and consulting services company. He is a passionate advocate of the need for greater transparency in the industry.

Mike has extensive Board level experience. He has previously been Chairman of Priory, Mouchel, NCP, Wembley National Stadium, VT Group and Civica. He has also been a Senior Independent Director on the Board of De La Rue and he is currently Chairman of Wyless Plc.

Commenting on his appointment, Mike Jeffries says: ''I have been involved in the construction industry for my entire working career. It is an industry built on trust and relationships but in recent years there has been an increasing need for those involved in the industry to broaden their relationships, in order to keep pace with change, much of which has been driven by technology. Any platform that potentially improves communication and transparency such as TenderSpace can only help businesses work better together. In an industry that thrives on relationships, TenderSpace creates an opportunity to manage existing relationships and develop new ones''.

David Stapleton, Chief Executive of TenderSpace, added: "We are delighted to welcome Mike to the Board. His decision to join our Board reflects his belief in TenderSpace and how it has the potential to transform the industry and make bilateral communications more efficient, facilitate competition, improve transparency and make information more accessible. We look forward to working with Mike.''