Ramboll has announced the appointment of Andrew Krebs as digital strategy lead within their building services division
Andrew Krebs will provide strategic direction to the pioneering digital initiatives that will transform how Ramboll deliver MEP services to clients.
Andrew previously held the position of Information Management Lead at Hoare Lea LLP. In this role he defined and led the firm’s information management approach, coordinated teams and set the digital strategy for major projects, including the Doha Metro Green Line.
He is an industry pioneer in digital engineering, authoring a design guide in cybersecurity and contributing to building services design frameworks. Since 2012 he has been an active member of the CIBSE Digital Steering group, was one of the founding members of the Society of Digital Engineering in 2017 and still sits on the society’s steering group. Since then he has been elected to the society’s executive in the capacity of Membership and Guidance.
Andrew Krebs, said: “I am delighted and excited to join Ramboll, a business that has taken such an active approach to developing their digital capability. Since joining, I have had the privilege of meeting a wide range of Ramboll’s engineering staff and have been really inspired by the effort, knowledge and dedication shown by such a diverse team. I look forward to strengthening Ramboll’s digital proposition and harnessing their expertise and innovative ideas.”
As well as setting the strategy for Ramboll’s building services digital offer, he will head up the established Building Services Digital Design Steering Group that drives innovation in software integration, production, product, building physics, parallel engineering, data and machine learning.
Adam Selvey, sesign excellence director, UK Buildings Services, commented: “Andrew’s appointment further demonstrates our commitment to digitisation of our business to support improved outcomes and experiences for our clients.
“Accelerating this capability is vital for the future sustainability of our industry. I’m delighted to welcome Andrew and look forward to working with him. His skills, expertise and enthusiasm will prove invaluable on our journey to realising a digital future.”