Alex Hiles

Chief Operating Officer

Alex Hiles

Bio

Alex Hiles is Chief Operating Officer at Anchor Group Services, with extensive experience in the design, implementation and delivery of integrated security, cleaning, car park management and support services. Since joining Anchor in 2011 following a career with 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment, Alex has progressed through senior operational and commercial roles before being appointed COO.

Working closely with the Group CEO and Board of Directors, Alex leads Anchor’s national operational delivery infrastructure and is responsible for ensuring the effective, consistent and sustainable delivery of services across the Group. His remit includes service performance, contract retention, budget management, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement across key service lines.

Alex is passionate about building long-term client partnerships, supporting high-performing teams and ensuring Anchor’s continued growth is driven by service quality, innovation, strong values and a people-first culture.

Credentials

  • Former member of the Parachute Regiment & Special Forces Support Group
  • Over 10 years of operational management experience

Achievements

  • Increased company revenue from £8M to £40M
  • Progressed from an unpaid work placement to Chief Operating Officer
  • Oversaw service growth across retail, distribution, education, and residential establishing Anchor as a market leader in these sectors.

Expertise

  • Service Delivery
  • Operations Management
  • Security Services
  • Cleaning Services
  • Car Park Management
  • Organisational Culture
  • Employee Engagement
  • Facilities Management

Hobbies & Interests

  • Alex is a keen golfer and Liverpool FC fan.

Fun Fact!

Alex’s first experience with Anchor Group was as a high school student on work experience, making the tea. Today, he is the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Alex's Articles include ...

Brunel Shopping Centre

Multi-Site Mobilisation with FI Property Group

A people-first partnership, across six locations and counting for...
May 29, 2026
by Alex Hiles
Chief Operating Officer
Neil Ashcroft and Alex Hiles

The Power of Partnership: Building Trust, Transparency, and Tangible Results

How open collaboration and joint problem-solving between Anchor Group...
October 20, 2025
by Alex Hiles
Chief Operating Officer