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Katy Dowding takes up her new role as President and CEO of Skanska UK effective from Tuesday, 2 May.
Over her 20-year career with Skanska, Dowding has held a diverse range of commercial, operational and strategic leadership roles, including Managing Director of Skanska UK’s facilities management operation for five years.
Since 2017, she has held the role of Executive Vice President with responsibility for Skanska UK’s building and building services businesses. She is also a member of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture board, overseeing the delivery of the London tunnels section of High Speed 2.
A well-known figure in the UK construction industry, Dowding sits on the industry-level Construction Productivity Taskforce and previously held the role of Chair of the National Association of Women in Construction for eight years. She is also the executive sponsor of Skanska UK’s Womxn’s and Pride employee networks.
Dowding takes over the position from Gregor Craig who became President and CEO in 2017. Since then he has led the business to deliver a consistently strong financial performance and personally championed important causes, including around mental health and wellbeing. He guided the business through the global pandemic, helping to shape the industry’s response through a unique period in our history, whilst supporting people during a time of great uncertainty.
Speaking about her new appointment, Dowding said: “I’m honoured and hugely excited to be given the opportunity to lead Skanska UK. It’s a fantastic business with talented people who help our customers to deliver successful projects and a lasting legacy for society. We are very much focused on partnering with our customers and supply chain, helping to deliver on the big priorities for our industry, including improved productivity, greater diversity and inclusion, and a net-zero carbon future.”
Anders Danielsson, President and CEO of Skanska Group commented: “It is with great pride I welcome Katy as Business Unit President for Skanska UK. She has shown strong leadership skills during her career that spans more than 30 years in the industry. Her drive and desire to make an impact coupled with her inclusive leadership style is a great combination that can take Skanska UK to the next level. I warmly welcome her to the position and look forward to working with her.”
Adam McDonald succeeds Dowding as Executive Vice President for Skanska UK’s building and building services operations. Since joining as an undergraduate 20 years ago, he has held senior strategic and commercial roles. For the past five years he has operated as Managing Director of Skanska UK’s building services division, which delivers facilities management and mechanical, electrical and public health engineering.
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