A Specialist UK Asset Management Company
Our History
While working as the handover manager (CAPEX TO OPEX) for a new terminal in a major hub airport, Malcolm, the founder and CEO of Strategic Maintenance Ltd (SML), witnessed the challenges the airport faced when bringing a significant number of new assets into the asset management (AM) process.
While developing the processes and requirements for the maintenance team, the lack of understanding of AM practices became apparent and appeared to be common within many organisations. Identifying a gap in the market, Malcolm drew on his 35 years of knowledge and experience in plant operations and AM practices to develop the asset management processes and knowledge base that are still in place today.
In 2006, the asset management company SML was created with the sole purpose of helping organisations bring their AM processes and practices into the 21st century. SML has been delivering asset management services in a broad range of industries and environments ever since, empowering our clients to improve their operations, reduce their costs and become more profitable.
Our Goal
As one of the UK’s leading asset management companies, our goal is to help you achieve and implement successful asset management practices in partnership. That could be by achieving ISO 55000 certification or simply by bridging the compliance gap between current state and AM best practice.
We believe in delivering sustainable improvements that drive long-term success and take pride in exceeding our clients’ expectations and making their businesses better.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Meet Our Leadership Team
PRINCIPLE CONSULTANT / CEO
MANAGING CONSULTANT
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Malcolm Hide
Ben West
Ashton Ghik
A little about Malcolm...
Drawing on his 35 years of experience across numerous industries, Malcolm established SML in 2006 and now consults on maintenance management, project delivery and business strategy. He leads SML by ensuring that our client’s expectations are always met (our core goal) and guides SML’s overall business direction.
Malcolm Hide
PRINCIPLE CONSULTANT / CEO
A little about Ben...
As an experienced engineer and professional educator, Ben combines his qualifications to co-ordinate the training arm of the business. He also consults in asset management and produces data-driven performance analytics. All of these activities are aligned with the clients business performance and supporting their overall goal.
Ben West
MANAGING CONSULTANT
& TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR
A little about Ashton...
Ashton has a solid background in Business Transformation and Asset Engineering. He uses that to develop processes and analytical solutions that report on asset performance to assist our clients in minimising asset lifecycle costs, improve their business performance and support their overall goals.
Ashton Ghik
MANAGING CONSULTANT
