Louisa Finlay has been appointed to take over from Helen Redfern, who is leaving Kier after ten years, whilst Sisk has made a double appointment to roles in healthcare
Kier has announced that Louisa Finlay, current clients and markets managing director will take on the role of chief people officer at Kier from the departing Helen Redfern, joining the group’s Executive Committee, from 6 March 2023.
Louisa will take over from Helen Redfern, who will be leaving Kier after ten successful years to take up a role as chief people, sustainability and communications officer outside of the industry.
Louisa brings over 30 years of highly varied experience to the departing Helen Redfern’s role
Louisa has worked for Kier for over 30 years since joining as a trainee engineer on a sandwich degree. Past roles include multiple postings across the national and regional construction businesses, including managing director of the Kier Southern Construction business.
In her current role, as well as responsibilities for key frameworks, clients and markets, she is also Kier Construction’s lead on environmental and social sustainability.
Louisa is passionate about the skills, talent pipeline and professionalism of the construction sector, as demonstrated through her roles as Trustee of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and membership of BuildUK, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Construction and Property Industry Mentoring Circle.
Andrew Davies, Kier Group CEO, commented: “I would like to thank Helen for her hard work over the past decade. Helen has driven forward a progressive People agenda and has been an integral part of our leadership team. I wish her every success in the future.
“Louisa’s wealth of experience in Kier and the wider construction sector, as well as her commitment to building excellence across all aspects of the people, health, safety, wellbeing and sustainability agendas, mean she is well-placed to our lead People function and drive progress across these vital strategic areas.”
Sisk announces senior UK healthcare appointments of Nadeem Chaudhry and Imran Patel
John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has announced the appointment of Nadeem Chaudhry as health sector lead and Imran Patel as project director in healthcare.
Imran has over two decades experience providing technical and construction leadership on various healthcare projects across the UK. He has helped to bid, win, and deliver major healthcare projects including Luton, Heatherwood, Broomfield, Lewisham, Oxford Radcliffe, Wolverhampton Heart and Lung Centre and Burnley General Hospitals.
He also actively participates in key NHS working groups to help drive agendas around decarbonisation, MMC and digitalisation of the NHS.
Nadeem has over 20 years’ experience in the UK construction industry providing leadership on major healthcare schemes. He has extensive experience in bidding and delivering healthcare projects in the southeast including, Watford, Luton, Kings College, Heatherwood and Newham University Hospitals.
The appointments will aid in growing Sisk’s presence in the sector
Ger Hayes, managing director, UK South, John Sisk & Son said: “We are delighted to welcome both Nadeem and Imran to Sisk as we look to grow in the healthcare sector in 2023. Sisk has proven experience in this sector throughout the UK and this combined with Nadeem and Imran’s specialist knowledge and skillsets will help to drive us forward.”
Nadeem Chaudhry, Sisk health sector lead: “I am very pleased to have joined such a fantastic organisation in Sisk with its formidable track record, established customer base and commitment to employee development. I am looking forward to growing the healthcare sector within Sisk across the UK.”
Imran Patel, Sisk project director, healthcare: “I am very excited to be joining Sisk to expand its healthcare sector offering. I look forward to working with Nadeem and Sisk’s deep talent pool to play an active part in delivering strategic growth for the business.”
