Laing O'Rourke has appointed Peter Lyons as Managing Director for its European business.
Currently the Leader of the company's Specialist Trading Business Group (STBG), which comprises Expanded, Explore Manufacturing, Crown House Technologies, Select and Vetter, Peter has worked for Laing O’Rourke since 2002, when he joined the business as a graduate civil engineer.
Peter possesses a broad skill set in a multitude of construction methods and is passionate about the benefits of modern methods of construction, which he believes improve technical delivery, sustainability outcomes, and create skilled work which will appeal to a more diverse range of people. He is a member of the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion Council.
Mr Lyons said: "I am honoured and proud to take on this fantastic opportunity. I have been lucky to enjoy an exciting, varied and rewarding career at Laing O’Rourke, stretching over two decades, and I am looking forward to leading our European operations as we continue to build certainty and resilience into the business.
"Our people, including our direct workforce and our staff, are the heart of our business and are what set us apart in the market. I truly believe our manufacturing led approach will change people’s lives for the better and transform productivity and I am committed to driving us forward on this important agenda."
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