Draft:Fulcrum Infrastructure Management (FIM) Limited
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| Company type | Limited |
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| Headquarters | , UK. |
Key people | Christophe de Carmoy (CEO).[1] |
Number of employees | c. 55 (2024) |
| Website | fimlimited |
Fulcrum Infrastructure Management, or FIM Limited, is a British-based company. With 55 employees, FIM provides senior staff and support services to Meridiam UK assets. Its services include financial, operational, and management services for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) involved in infrastructure projects across sectors such as healthcare, transportation, education, and social infrastructure. FIM Limited provides financial management, project lifecycle management, construction and operational contract management, and sustainable infrastructure.
History
[edit]2007–2010: Formation and Early Projects
[edit]FIM Limited was founded in 2007 and initially focused on providing financial and management services for healthcare infrastructure. The company’s first projects were with NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) companies, where they offered financial management support to four NHS LIFT SPVs[2]
In 2011, FIM expanded its services to the transportation sector, providing financial management for the Nottingham Express Transit system, a major UK tram network.
FIM furthered its involvement in infrastructure by providing services for Island Roads on the Isle of Wight, supporting the ongoing maintenance and upgrade of the island’s road network.
2013: ULiving@Hertfordshire
[edit]In 2013, FIM began providing financial and operational services to ULiving@Hertfordshire, a student accommodation project, assisting with the financial and operational management necessary for such a large-scale residential infrastructure project.
The company expanded into the motorway sector in 2014 by providing financial services for the improvement of major motorways in Scotland, specifically the M8, M73, and M74 routes.
2016: Limerick Tunnel
[edit]In 2016, FIM acted as the mezzanine debt agent[6] for the Limerick Tunnel, a major infrastructure project in Ireland. The role involved oversight of financial transactions related to debt financing for the tunnel’s ongoing operational requirements.
2017: Nottingham Express Transit (NET) Expansion
[edit]Following their work in 2011, FIM continued to support Nottingham Express Transit by providing services for the Phase 2 expansion of the tram network, adding 17.5 km of track.
2018–2019: NeuConnect Britain
[edit]Between 2018 and 2019, FIM provided financial services for NeuConnect Britain, a project connecting British and German energy grids through an undersea power cable.
FIM’s involvement in the education sector grew in 2020 when it began offering management and operational support for the Welsh Education Partnership Company (WEPCo), supporting infrastructure for educational facilities across Wales.
In 2021, FIM expanded its transportation portfolio by providing financial services for the A465 Heads of the Valleys project, a road infrastructure upgrade in Wales aimed at improving connectivity and reducing travel times.
2022: WEPCo SPV Flintshire and NCT
[edit]In 2022, FIM’s role with WEPCo evolved to include management and financial services for WEPCo SPVs in Flintshire.
Services
[edit]FIM Limited’s services encompass four core areas:
- Financial Management: Digital financial services, covering bookkeeping, cash management, management and statutory accounting, and compliance.
- Operational Management: Overseeing SPV operations from construction management to lifecycle management, focusing on project timelines and budgets.
- Sales and Marketing: For assets requiring revenue generation, FIM provides market segmentation, strategy development, and digital sales services.
- Lifecycle Management: Services for social infrastructure including planning, optimisation, and net-zero carbon management.
Sector Expertise
[edit]FIM Limited has experience across a variety of sectors:
- Healthcare: Supporting NHS LIFT projects and social infrastructure
- Transportation: Working with projects like Nottingham Express Transit, the M8 Motorway improvements, and the A465 Heads of the Valleys project
- Education: Providing management services to educational partnerships, including WEPCo
- Road Infrastructure: Managing projects like Isle of Wight Roads and the Limerick Tunnel
Key People
[edit]CEO, FIM Limited; Partner, Meridiam
Christophe de Carmoy joined FIM in 2019 as CEO, bringing together the team to enhance FIM's focus on behavioural-led values for exceptional service delivery. He became a Partner at Meridiam in 2023 and also serves as Meridiam’s Executive Director for the UK and Ireland. Christophe is responsible for FIM's governance, statutory obligations, and stakeholder relationships. With a background in management consulting, Christophe holds a Master’s from Paris Dauphine University and an MBA from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
Chair of the Board; COO Portfolio Management, Human Capital, and Sustainability; Partner, Meridiam With extensive experience from VINCI Concessions and VINCI Highways, Fadi Selwan joined FIM’s board, where he oversees operations, portfolio management, and sustainability initiatives. An engineer by training, Fadi holds degrees from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in France and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from MIT. His expertise is instrumental in guiding FIM’s infrastructure projects, especially in North and Latin America.
CEO, Fulcrum Infrastructure Group (FIG) Since joining Fulcrum in 2009, Sarah Beaumont-Smith has risen to CEO. She is dedicated to continuous improvement and oversees long-term infrastructure projects contributing to community development. Under her leadership, Fulcrum aims to enhance service quality for local populations around its projects.
CEO, Welsh Education Partnership (WEPCo) Christian Stanbury, CEO of WEPCo, manages project delivery and leads FIM's education-related projects. He has led the Hertfordshire student accommodation project and currently chairs the Meridiam Social Infrastructure Club, uniting leaders across social infrastructure initiatives worldwide.
References
[edit]- ^ "FIM CEO Christophe de Carmoy details", FIM Limited, December 20, 2024
- ^ "Article talking about FIM's involvement with an NHS Lift project", St Helens Star Post, December 5, 2021
- ^ "Article talking about FIM's involvement with the NET project", Nottingham Post, March 22, 2018
- ^ "Islandroads website talking about Highway PFI", islandroads.com, March 22, 2018
- ^ "Agreement Document naming FIM", Transport Scotland, January 1, 2014
- ^ "Mediam article about the Limerick Tunnel project", Meridiam, December 19, 2020
- ^ "PDF Presentation explaining FIM's involvement" (PDF), PDF from Contructing Excellence, October 6, 2020
- ^ "New article talking about Meridiam's involvement in the project", FCC Construction, June 30, 2020
- ^ "FIM CEO Christophe de Carmoy details", FIM Limited, December 20, 2024
- ^ "Companies House appointment record", Companies House, July 21, 2022
- ^ "Partners Award bio for Sarah Beaumont-Smith", Partnership Awards, December 20, 2024
- ^ "Education Events bio for Christian Stanbury", Education Estates, December 20, 2024
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