Our Leadership Team

Dennis Kentrop

Managing Director

Dennis joined AGH Solutions Limited as Managing Director in February 2025. Prior to this role, Dennis was Managing Director of Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Dennis has over 25 years commercial experience at director level both in the UK and Europe and a strong facilities industry background.

Melanie Hudson

Non-Executive Chair

Melanie has spent the majority of her career working within the Further Education sector, most recently as Deputy Principal for Kirklees College and Dewsbury Centre Principal.  Melanie has over 20 years’ experience leading and managing Human Resources and Organisational Development divisions, as well as having responsibility for Estates and Capital Strategy, marketing and communications, ICT, and Risk Management and Health and Safety.  

Gareth Hughes

Director of Finance

Gareth joined AGH Solutions at inception in 2018, being appointed Director of Finance in October 2025 following a two-year spell as Interim Director of Finance. Gareth has been a CGMA qualified accountant since 2009, having started his career in the private sector before joining the NHS in 2003, undertaking a variety of finance roles for NHS Blood & Transport, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Airedale NHS Foundation Trust prior to starting with AGH Solutions.

Jon Wilson

Director of Operations

Jon joined AGH Solutions in November 2020 as Transport and Security Manager, bringing with him a wealth of experience from a long career in the prison service and four years as a Business Manager at a GP practice. Since then, he has progressed through a number of senior roles, including Head of Facilities and Head of Operations, before being appointed Director of Operations in October 2025.

Jamie Firth

Assistant Director of Estates

Jamie has more than 35 years’ experience in the engineering industry. He has worked for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust for over 24 years and transferred to AGH Solutions when the subsidiary was formed in March 2018. Throughout his career, Jamie has developed significant expertise in the management and delivery of hard facilities management maintenance within an acute hospital environment, providing strong technical leadership and supporting the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the healthcare estate.

Oliver Golledge

Oliver Golledge

Assistant Director of Procurement and Sustainability

Oliver has 30 years’ experience in procurement, contracting, and supply chain management across the public and private sectors. He has good experience of leading collaborative procurement and shared services, with a strong focus on sustainability, strategic commercial practice, supplier engagement, and contract management. Oliver is also an experienced people leader, committed to building trusted relationships, promoting inclusive leadership, and supporting the development and success of colleagues and teams.

AGH Celebration Day 17/6/2026

Richard Burgin

Assistant Director of Securing the Future

Richard has been part of AGH Solutions since the company was established, having previously worked within the Airedale estates team since 2015. Before becoming Assistant Director of Securing the Future, he served as Estates Project (RAAC) Manager, leading the Trust’s work to manage and remediate the structural risks associated with RAAC across the estate. Prior to joining the NHS, Richard worked as a Building Inspector for Bradford Council (CBMDC). A Chartered Surveyor with more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, he brings a wealth of expertise in estate management, capital projects and building safety.