Mace Construct has announced a raft of board and leadership changes as it reshapes the business following its separation from Mace Consult.<\/p>\n
The contractor said the changes were part of a long-term plan to create a more resilient business and followed the carve-out of Mace Consult earlier this year. Mace Construct is now operating as a standalone company focused on growth.<\/p>\n
Two non-executive directors, Nina Bjornstad and John Holland Kaye, are to step down from the Mace Group board. The firm said both were leaving to focus on other non-executive roles.<\/p>\n
Bjornstad had chaired Mace\u2019s people and remuneration committee, while Holland Kaye sat on the safety and responsible business committee and the people and remuneration committee.<\/p>\n
Sylvia Metayer will take over as chair of the people and remuneration committee.<\/p>\n
Mace said it would review its governance arrangements in the coming months as it seeks to remain compliant with the UK Corporate Governance Code.<\/p>\n
Executive chairman Mark Reynolds said Bjornstad and Holland Kaye had helped steer the business through a major transition.<\/p>\n
The contractor also confirmed further changes to the leadership of Mace Construct after moving from five business units to three at the end of last year.<\/p>\n
The current structure covers commercial; public sector, science and technology; and infrastructure, with a building services offer supporting all three.<\/p>\n
Paul Connolly, currently head of construction technical services, is to become director of technology. Reporting to public, science and technology lead Rob Lemming, he will oversee the data centres division.<\/p>\n
Mace said the move reflected its focus on technology-led delivery as demand grows for digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Alister Grey, managing director of technology, is to leave the business in the summer.<\/p>\n
The company said he had worked at Mace since 2016 and had played a central role in the delivery of Battersea Power Station and data centre schemes across Europe.<\/p>\n
Mace also said its interiors business would move under Gavin Seager, managing director of specialist services, and would focus on Category A and B fit-out work in London. The firm said the change was intended to strengthen links across its business units and improve its response to market demand.<\/p>\n
Group chief executive Jason Millett said the reshuffle was aimed at sharpening strategy and strengthening leadership through internal promotions.<\/p>\n
He added that more than 75 per cent of Mace Construct\u2019s current work was for repeat clients, which the company said showed the strength of its client relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n