MD of the FPM Group Receives Highest Honour from Rotary Club

Robert Villette, Managing Director of the FPM Group, has been awarded the Paul Harris Award by the Rotary Club of Coventry in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community, going above and beyond what would normally be expected as a member of the Rotary Club.

Rotary was started in the US in 1905 from the vision of one man, Paul Harris. A Chicago lawyer who wanted to bring together professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds so, according to the Rotary Club’s website, they could “exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships”. The modern-day Rotary takes a more active role in society, with its 35,000+ clubs working together to promote peace, improve global health and hygiene, support education and grow local economies.

The Paul Harris Award is the highest award given out by Rotary and Robert is in good company; sharing his accolade with people such as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Russian President Boris Yeltsin and U.S. astronaut James Lovell.

As a member of Rotary, Robert Villette is part of a global community of 1.2 million members as he explains, “I joined Rotary in 2013 to meet like-minded people and help with community initiatives. I have enjoyed getting involved in local community and international projects over the years and it is worthwhile to feel I have made a difference, even in a small way. Receiving the Paul Harris Award came as a complete shock, and I feel very honoured and privileged to have been recognised in this way.”

Rotary is just one of the volunteer roles undertaken by Robert. Alongside running his successful construction and facilities management business, he is also on the board of the Coventry Heritage Trust, using his property knowledge to provide expert advise on local restoration projects.