Our Team

Our Team

John Jones

Executive Chairman Managing Director

John is the founding CEO of Access Group. Having enjoyed an illustrious career in previous roles as a General Manager and Director, John has guided several businesses to rapid organic growth and market dominance. Since Access Group and its various subsidiary companies were founded, the business model has proved highly successful. John has an intricate understanding of financials and is credited by the company’s banking partners as operating one of the most successful business models, setting the highest financial performance benchmarks in the industry.

Robert Carson

Managing Director

Robert has over 30 years of experience in the equipment rental industry having commenced his career in Australia in 1991.

He has since successfully set up and operated rental businesses in the Middle East, North Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia, and supported key industry sectors, including infrastructure, mining, construction and oil & gas.

Marc Licha

Operations Director

Marc is a customer service self-driven and focused management professional holding 17 years of comprehensive operations experience with a demonstrated ability to treamline operations and transform profitability of a company. He is a self-motivated entrepreneurial professional with proven record of success in working across departmental and global work teams.

Juan Fernando Ramirez

Finance Director

Juan joined Access Hire Middle East in April 2019, bringing over 15 years of experience in operating and strategic finance roles for companies in the automotive, financial services, investment banking and FMCG industries.

Before joining Access Hire, he worked for over 6 years at HEINEKEN International, where he led the design of global programs such as Cost-to-Serve

Cristian Donnet

International Business Development Director

With over 25 years in the oil and gas sector, Cristian has excelled in leadership roles across global markets. Known for strategic, hands-on leadership, he drives growth, operational excellence, and team empowerment. At Access Hire, he aims to inspire talent, share knowledge, and foster success through collaboration and visionary leadership.

Hardeep Singh

Regional Maintenance Manager

Hardeep has a strong background in construction, excelling in petroleum systems, pumps, inspections, and engineering solutions. With a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and exceptional supervisory skills, he is committed to operational excellence. Hardeep’s expertise in managing maintenance projects and optimizing efficiency makes him a vital asset in ensuring peak performance and safety.