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23/07/2018
HS2 Strengthens Senior Team With New Appointments
HS2 Ltd has strengthened its senior team by appointing a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Richard Robinson joins the company as COO from AECOM, where he was Chief Executive of Civil Infrastructure in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa. He will support Chief Executive Mark Thurston to deliver the multi-billion pound infrastructure project.
In addition, Michael Bradley is joining from Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence, where he is CFO and Director General Resources, and has been Acting CEO since December last year. Responsible for managing the financial affairs of a multi-billion government body, Mr Bradley has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors where he has been responsible for financial accounting and planning and internal auditing and assurance.
Commenting on Mr Robinson's appointment, Chief Executive Mark Thurston said: "I am delighted to welcome Richard to the team at HS2. He joins us at an exciting time and brings wide-ranging experience of complex infrastructure projects and extensive management skills.
"Richard’s appointment will enhance our leadership team at this important time, as the project picks up pace and we begin to deliver lasting economic benefits across the UK."
And on Mr Bradley's appointment, Mr Thurston added: "Michael is an excellent addition to the HS2 Ltd team and brings a wealth of experience with him to this important role. HS2 is a hugely important project that will leave a significant economic legacy here in the UK and it is imperative that we have the best people in place to deliver our ambitions."
New Chief Operating Officer Richard Robinson said: "I am thrilled to be joining the team at HS2 Ltd. Working on Europe’s largest infrastructure programme is an exciting prospect and I look forward to playing my part in a project that will leave a significant legacy here in the UK."
Incoming Chief Financial Officer Mr Bradley said: "I am looking forward to joining the team at HS2 Ltd. This is a fantastic project, that will deliver significant benefits, and I am excited to be a part of it."
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Richard Robinson joins the company as COO from AECOM, where he was Chief Executive of Civil Infrastructure in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa. He will support Chief Executive Mark Thurston to deliver the multi-billion pound infrastructure project.
In addition, Michael Bradley is joining from Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence, where he is CFO and Director General Resources, and has been Acting CEO since December last year. Responsible for managing the financial affairs of a multi-billion government body, Mr Bradley has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors where he has been responsible for financial accounting and planning and internal auditing and assurance.
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Commenting on Mr Robinson's appointment, Chief Executive Mark Thurston said: "I am delighted to welcome Richard to the team at HS2. He joins us at an exciting time and brings wide-ranging experience of complex infrastructure projects and extensive management skills.
"Richard’s appointment will enhance our leadership team at this important time, as the project picks up pace and we begin to deliver lasting economic benefits across the UK."
And on Mr Bradley's appointment, Mr Thurston added: "Michael is an excellent addition to the HS2 Ltd team and brings a wealth of experience with him to this important role. HS2 is a hugely important project that will leave a significant economic legacy here in the UK and it is imperative that we have the best people in place to deliver our ambitions."
New Chief Operating Officer Richard Robinson said: "I am thrilled to be joining the team at HS2 Ltd. Working on Europe’s largest infrastructure programme is an exciting prospect and I look forward to playing my part in a project that will leave a significant legacy here in the UK."
Incoming Chief Financial Officer Mr Bradley said: "I am looking forward to joining the team at HS2 Ltd. This is a fantastic project, that will deliver significant benefits, and I am excited to be a part of it."
(LM/MH)
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