John O'Kane has been appointed new finance director of support services group Jarvis. Mr O'Kane, 47, will take over from Alasdair Marnoch, who is leaving at the end of May. He has joined the company from Eco-Bat Technologies. The group includes Herefordshire Jarvis Services, which is a bundled services contract between Jarvis plc and ~Herefordshire Council~. ‘Mr O'Kane has exactly the sort of experience and track record the company needs and we are delighted to welcome him,' said executive chairman, Steve Norris.