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, a non-executive director of International Distributions 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 recently the Healthcare Sector Chief Financial Officer at Halma Plc between 2022 and 2024. Prior to that, she 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 is chair of the Group's 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

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. Sharon is currently non-executive director at Gowan Group Limited and a non-executive director member of the audit and risk committee at John Lewis Partnership plc. Her previous experience includes 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 is recognised for his financial acumen and strategic leadership, honed through his tenure as CFO at Howdens, where he also served as deputy CEO. His expertise in the City and UK corporate finance was instrumental in driving the company’s turnaround and exceptional value creation, and he is highly experienced at leading complex changes involving mergers, demergers, flotations and joint ventures. Mark is a 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. His insights into the housing sector as well as financial markets have been valuable assets to the boards he has served on. Mark is currently non-executive director and chair of the audit committee at Grafton Group. Committees: Nomination, Remuneration, Responsible Business (Chair)

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.

Helen joined the Group as general counsel in July 2014 and was promoted to general counsel and company secretary in June 2024. In addition to her governance responsibilities, Helen oversees the Group legal function and manages our long-term incentive schemes, Group-wide employee benefits and, on an interim basis, currently leads the HR function. She is a member of the Group’s risk committee.

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.

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.

Kelly was recently the Healthcare Sector Chief Financial Officer at Halma Plc between 2022 and 2024. Prior to that, she 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 is chair of the Group's 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 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. Martyn's early career started at Pearce Construction in Barnstaple. Following this, he worked for the Wates Group.

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 Urban Regeneration 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 Urban Regeneration, Homes England and Legal and General.

Simon is a chartered quantity surveyor with 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 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.