Leadership

Chair of the Executive Board

James became Chair of our Executive Board in August 2022. He joined Mott MacDonald as a graduate in 1990 after studying civil and structural engineering, beginning his career as an engineer in our UK water business. He worked on some of our major civil engineering projects in Hong Kong and then returned to the UK in 2002 to hold several senior leadership positions, being appointed to the Executive Board in 2017 and as Group managing director in 2019.

Group managing director

Cathy was appointed as Group managing director to the Board in August 2022. Cathy has spent her whole working career at Mott MacDonald after graduating from the University of Sheffield in 1988 with a masters in civil and structural engineering. During this time she has worked in several senior leadership roles including managing director for the buildings and infrastructure business and most recently as UK and Europe managing director.

Strategy director

Ian was appointed to the Board in January 2018 and is responsible for the development of a consistent, forward-looking business strategy. This ensures the delivery of strong profitable growth and continued differentiation, taking into account our purpose, industry dynamics, the geopolitical landscape, technological change, market opportunity and societal flux.  

Development director

David Johnson joined the Board as development director in July 2023. Key areas of focus are maximising the benefits for clients and the company from ongoing digital transformation, and business growth in defence and buildings. David was previously managing director for Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and continues to provide leadership for the region.

Finance director

Ed Roud was appointed as finance director and elected to the Board in January 2014. Ed joined Mott MacDonald in 1999 as financial controller and was appointed financial officer in 2005 responsible for the financial strategy and development of Mott MacDonald worldwide. He also assisted the Board on a wider set of operational initiatives outside finance which led to his appointment to the Board.