People Moves

Why Costain’s CEO is sleeping well

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‘I know my people better than ever’ Vaughan says the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the contractor's working patterns has actually boosted his personal productivity and enabled him to learn more about his workforce. “I now know my people better than I've ever known them before. That's because when…

Crossrail’s CEO on contractors, delays and coronavirus

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In a 50-minute interview with Construction News, Crossrail CEO Mark Wild lays out the scale of the challenge since his arrival in November 2018, the impact of coronavirus, and what the team would do differently

Gleeds’ inside man: Graham Harle’s first interview as CEO

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Change is easier to take if it’s brought about by a familiar face. At least that’s been the experience for new Gleeds global chief executive Graham Harle. The self-professed “Gleeds veteran” has seen a lot happen in his 24 years at the consultant, both internally and in the wider industry.…

Clancy Docwra: Escaping the third-generation curse

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No one is more aware than Matt Cannon of the third-generation curse that too often afflicts family firms. Binyamin Ali meets the new CEO to hear about his ambitions

A new plan: Lara Poloni lifts the lid on Aecom’s strategy

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Aecom's EMEA boss is bringing a degree of attitude to the global group's operations, shaking up strategy and demanding improvements on diversity and delivery