Sophie Haslam is the COO for Adroit Group, managing all things operational for the Adroit group, Calztec, Adroit Estates and the day to day management and operations for Romsley Point. Having been part of Calztec since its formation and working to build the business from the ground up. Sophie has hands on experience when it comes to construction, dilapidation and fit outs but these days she prefers digital note taking and working away from the sites and heavy machinery.
With her brilliant team building and management skills, Sophie effortlessly brings people together and has been instrumental in the growth of the team. She strategically recruited team members whose skills and interpersonal qualities aligned to drive effective business growth and deliver the best results for clients and their properties. All the while managing the operations across the Adroit Group.
From process management to incorporating software use to streamline and monitor projects Sophie is at the helm across departments find ways to become more efficient as well as facilitating growth and further serving clients.
For 2026 Sophie is launching a set of events at the Romsley Point Head Office to host business guest speakers from across sectors to aid the wide range of clients, partners and special guest to both learn and network.
As Sophie continues to grow the business she has mastered the art of recruiting the right people to gel with her established and experienced team whether on or off site.
Becky Kerridge is the contracts manager for Adroit Group, Calztec Fit Out and Adroit Estates. Ensuring contracts for each project and service are clear and documented before work begins and delivered to the letter so everyone wins.
When she's not going through paperwork with a fine tooth comb she's able to join the team onsite with her project management hat on, reviewing work and even getting involved with builds when they need an extra pair of hands. With her experience in refurbishments in residential and commercial properties and her academic and work background in law she has the perfect set of skills to manage contracts for Adroit and it's companies. Streamlining software and data management to make sure everything is recorded and nothing slips through the net; she often works closely with delivery teams to ensure data capture processes are followed and reporting to clients is accurate.
Another dog lover in the team but even better she's the team dog sitter and can manage even the most stubborn of pups with ease. She's into health and fitness and is always on the move.
Joanne Shellis is the Adroit Group Financial administrator, wearing many hats for the business. With years of experience in finance she's always on top of where the money is, whether it's making or taking payments to ensure all operations and projects run smoothly.
When she's not doing the money maths in the office she supports other functions for the group including facilities management for Romsley point, from negotiating for services and suppliers, to setting off fire alarms on a Monday morning to make sure everyone starts their week alert, Joanne makes sure Romsley Point runs smoothly for the many businesses at the site.
Joanne quietly makes sure everything is functioning for the team, ready for what ever is thrown her way, she just hits the floor running and nothing phases her. Her excellent problem solving skills and calm energy make her the perfect fixer for the team. Ever the team player, Joanne will know if you're waning and be there with a pick me up cup of tea at the ready!
James Haslam is the CEO of the Adroit Commercial Group and all it's subsidiary companies including React Energy, Adroit Estates, Calztec Fit Out and Romsley Point. Founding Calztec over 15 years ago, James is now a recognised leader in commercial property improvement with a reputation for combining rigorous delivery with forward-thinking innovation and modernisation with both design and technology. For more than a decade, he has helped organisations transform underperforming buildings into high-performing spaces—optimised for functionality, safety, compliance and long-term value. James has been able to stay competitive on pricing while driving innovation in the commercial property renovation and refurbishments construction sector.
James is known for taking a research-led approach to the build environment, bringing experience and ideas to every project. He continually tracks advances in smart building technology, eco energy and energy performance, building services and modern methods of refurbishment—then applies what’s relevant in the real world to create spaces that work harder for the people who use them. From improving the day-to-day flow of a workplace to future proofing assets for changing operational needs, his focus is always on outcomes: better use of space, reduced risk, improved reliability and lower whole-life cost.
Under his leadership, the Adroit Group has expanded into a genuinely end-to-end model, bringing together specialist capability across fit out and refurbishment, HVAC, electrics, security, building works and interior design. This integrated approach gives clients a single, accountable partner from early design through on-site delivery, handover and ongoing support—without compromising on quality, detail or control. In recent years James has focused on expanding the services and skill in the team to be able to reliably deliver more to his clients and maintain more properties across the country.
Hands-on and highly collaborative, James works closely with his specialist teams to ensure every project is delivered with precision, clarity and care—unlocking the full potential of commercial properties through intelligent design and disciplined execution.
Clients value the fresh thinking James brings to every brief—often seeing possibilities for their space that they hadn’t considered, and shaping a clear vision for what “better” can look like in practice. Whether it’s delivering a dilapidation project swiftly and fairly, or creating a brand-new office installation that represents a business at its very best, James brings depth of experience, commercial insight and high-impact ideas that elevate the outcome for a winning property project.
