Our leadership

Michael has spent his career in investment banking and advised the boards of many leading UK PLCs on a wide range of strategic, financing and governance matters. He was previously co-head of investment banking for UK and Ireland at Bank of America and senior independent director at UK Mail Group PLC . Michael is non-executive chair of London Stock Exchange plc, chair of Hays plc, non-executive director of International Distribution Services plc and a member of the FCA's Markets Practitioner Panel. Committees: Nomination (Chair), Responsible Business.

John co-founded Morgan Lovell in 1977 which then merged with William Sindall plc in 1994 to form Morgan Sindall Group plc. John is responsible for leading strategic operations, values and culture. This includes instituting and championing the Group’s decentralised business model that empowers Group companies to challenge the status quo, keep innovating and winning in their respective markets.

Kelly was previously Healthcare Sector Chief Financial Officer at Halma Plc, and prior to that spent seven years as CFO for Skanska UK. She has extensive experience having held a number of senior finance roles with several listed and privately equity-backed organisations. She leads the Group's responsible business strategy and is chair of the risk committee.

Jen has extensive strategic and commercial experience developed through her career in financial services and in the engineering and airline sectors. She has wide experience in business leadership and transformation, human resources, efficiency, sourcing, supply chain management and property, together with a deep understanding of customer experience. Jen has sat on the boards of City University, Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets and Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust. Jen is the group chief operating officer for NatWest and a member of the executive committee. She is also a non-executive director of HMRC and member of the boards of the Financial Services Skills Commission and City HR Association Limited. Committees: Audit, Nomination, Remuneration (Chair)

David is a highly experienced non-executive director and chair of UK listed companies in several sectors. He has experience in both financial and general management through his prior executive roles of finance director and chief executive at Taylor Nelson Sofres plc, where he supported growth and profitability through the efficient design of business operations and appropriate use of systems and processes. David's public board experience includes prior roles as chair of Page Group plc, chair of Huntsworth plc, chair of the audit and risk committee at William Hill plc, and chair of the audit committee at Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc. David is currently chair of the board of Diploma plc and chair at Capita plc, having previously been senior independent director. Committees: Audit, Nomination, Remuneration

Sharon is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. She has an extensive background in corporate finance, treasury and investor relations and is currently non-executive director at Gowan Group Limited. Sharon's previous experience includes John Lewis Partnership plc, where she was non-executive director member of the audit and risk committee, and Diageo plc, where she was most recently group controller. Before joining Diageo, Sharon held a number of senior finance leadership positions at Nortel Networks, in multiple locations across Europe and the US. Committees: Audit (Chair), Nomination.

Mark was the Group CFO at Howdens for 16 years, where he also served as Deputy CEO. His expertise in the City and corporate finance was instrumental in driving the company’s turnaround and exceptional value creation. He is highly experienced in leading complex changes involving mergers, demergers, flotations and joint ventures. Mark is a qualified chartered accountant. He gained extensive international experience earlier in his career as a CFO in various ICI businesses as well as with Delta plc where he was Group CFO, and has an understanding of the importance of ESG, including health and safety and the impacts of climate change. Mark is currently non-executive director and chair of the audit committee at Grafton Group. Committees: Nomination, Remuneration, Responsible Business (Chair)

Peter has spent his career in asset and wealth management, serving in both executive and non-executive roles. He was Group CEO at Schroders plc until November 2024, prior to which he was global head of investment. Before joining Schroders, Peter was chair and CEO of investment management firm, RWC Partners and earlier roles included global chief investment officer at Deutsche Asset Management and head of global equities at JP Morgan Asset Management. Peter’s non-executive experience includes directorships of the Investment Association, where he was also chair, Brunner Investment Trust Plc and a member of the Takeover Panel. He was also a member of the advisory board of Antler, a VC firm, and director of FCLT Global. Peter is a member of the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce and chair of the King’s Responsible Business Network, Business in the Community. Committee: Nomination

Chris has overall responsibility for the Group's Fit Out division, which includes Overbury and Morgan Lovell. Chris joined Overbury in 1994, progressing through divisional management (1998-2003) to become managing director of Overbury in 2003. He was appointed to the Fit Out divisional board as chief operating officer in 2010 and managing director in 2013.

Jo has over 25 years’ experience in the housing sector, working with Countryside Properties, United Living and Wates. In these positions she oversaw the delivery of maintenance, new build and PFI housing for local authorities and housing associations. Jo brings her wealth of experience and knowledge to lead Property Services' strategic direction, ensuring a sustainable, high-performing business and the delivery of a high-quality customer experience.

John co-founded Morgan Lovell in 1977 which then merged with William Sindall plc in 1994 to form Morgan Sindall Group plc. John is responsible for leading strategic operations, values and culture. This includes instituting and championing the Group’s decentralised business model that empowers Group companies to challenge the status quo, keep innovating and winning in their respective markets.

Kelly was previously Healthcare Sector Chief Financial Officer at Halma Plc and prior to that spent seven years as CFO for Skanska UK. She has extensive experience having held a number of senior finance roles with several listed and privately equity-backed organisations. She leads the Group's responsible business strategy and is chair of the risk committee.

Martin joined the Group in 2015 from Colliers International where he was the UK chief operating officer. Prior to this he had been the EMEA chief operating officer for CB Richard Ellis, bringing over 15 years’ property professional services experience to the Group. Martin’s early career started at PwC and McKinsey before taking senior roles at Sears Group and Hilton International. Martin is a qualified chartered accountant.

Martyn supports the businesses in developing and implementing effective commercial strategies at preconstruction stage and in key operational activities. He joined the Group in 2024 having previously spent 16 years at ISG where he held several senior roles including commercial director for UK & Global Fit Out and managing director for Central & Eastern Europe.

Pat holds overall responsibility for our construction business. A member of the Chartered Institute of Building, he joined the Group in 2014 from Lend Lease, where he was most recently head of their public sector construction division. Prior to this, Pat held various wide-ranging senior level roles within Laing O’Rourke, including regional director, group HR director and managing director of Select Plant Hire.

Phil joined the Group in 2006. He progressed through Muse Places to become managing director for the north west region in 2019, where he was responsible for delivering major growth through a range of long-term, area-wide programmes of place-changing regeneration. He is also a director of The English Cities Fund, a national regeneration partnership between Muse Places, Homes England and Legal and General.

Simon is a chartered quantity surveyor with over 30 years’ multi-sector experience. He joined the Group in 2011 and since 2017 holds overall responsibility for the infrastructure business which includes aviation, rail, highways, nuclear, energy, defence and water. In addition, Simon has responsibility for our in-house plant and engineering businesses.

Steve joined the Group in 2018, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in construction. He previously spent 25 years at Laing O’Rourke, including as commercial director of its £2.5bn European hub, managing director of UK infrastructure, and managing director of its UK construction business. Steve holds an RICS fellowship.