2nd May 2013 07:00
2 May 2013
Sweett Group plc
("Sweett Group" or "the Group")
Sweett Group strengthens European management team
Sweett Group, the international property and infrastructure consultancy, is pleased to announce the strengthening of its European management team through a series of appointments.
Rob Sale has been appointed Senior Director with responsibility for the Group's operations across the North of England, including its offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle.
Rob has been with Sweett Group since 1996 and has been responsible for the delivery of key projects in the region including the Manchester Arndale Extension, No 1 and 2 New York Street, City Tower and the BBC Media City. Rob is currently responsible for a range of projects, including First Street, Citylabs, Manchester Business School, Ancoats Retail Park and the Macclesfield Town Centre Redevelopment.
Ken Wood, who was previously responsible for the Group's operations in the North of England, is now leading the Group's growing infrastructure portfolio, including the rail, aviation and energy sectors. Ken also retains responsibility for the Midlands, which includes offices in Oxford and Birmingham.
Colin Bartlett, Senior Director with responsibility for the UK project management service offering, has also joined the Group's European management team.
Derek Pitcher, Managing Director, Europe, said:
"I am very pleased to be welcoming Rob and Colin to our management team. The North of England is a key market for us and we are currently involved in a number of exciting projects across the region, both in the public and private sectors. Ken Wood's appointment as head of infrastructure reflects the Group's focus on continuing its successful entry into a key UK growth market, drawing on our domestic expertise as well as that across our global network of offices."
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For further information:
Sweett Group plc Derek Pitcher, Managing Director, Europe +44 20 7061 9000Theo Kjellberg, Group Communications Manager +44 20 7061 9102
FTI ConsultingBilly Clegg, Oliver Winters +44 20 7831 3113
About Sweett Group
Sweett Group plc is a global business with expertise in property and infrastructure professional services. Our services include programme and project management, cost management, advisory and PPP related consultancy services.
www.sweettgroup.com
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