Kate Rock has been appointed as Costain non-executive director and chair designate, following Paul Golby’s decision to step down
Kate Rock will be appointed as Costain non-executive director (independent) on 1 November 2022 and chair designate from 1 December 2022. As well as her new role, she will also be appointed to the nomination committee of the board.
Rock has held the role as a senior independent director of Keller Group plc since 2020, having been appointed a non-executive director in 2018. She is a non-executive director of Unbound Group plc and was previously a non-executive director of Imagination Technologies plc.
Kate rock is a Member of the House of Lords Select Committee
Rock is a senior adviser at Instinctif Partners, an international business communications consultancy, and previously a managing partner of its predecessor College Hill Associates. Until January 2023, she is also a Member of the House of Lords Select Committee for Science and Technology.
Baroness Rock said: “I am delighted to be appointed to the role of Chair at Costain and to be joining a team with a clear strategy and history of delivery in the growing UK infrastructure market. I look forward to contributing to the next stage of the Group’s development.”
‘Kate brings a strong understanding of the construction sector’
Tony Quinlan, senior independent director, said: “Having conducted an extensive search process, we are delighted to welcome Kate to the board of Costain where she will support the group in the next stage of its transformation.
“She brings a strong understanding of the construction contracting sector, the application of innovation and technology to drive productivity enhancements, and of government.
“Her background in corporate communications and strategy, as well as her natural energy and new ideas, will support the acceleration of our transformation.
Paul Golby decided to step down from the board as chair and non-executive director in March 2022
“On behalf of the Board and Company, I would also like to thank Paul for his considerable contribution to Costain for over six years. He has led Costain through a period of significant change and leaves the Group in a strong position for the future. We wish Paul all the very best.”
Paul Golby commented: “I have been proud to serve as Chair of Costain for more than six years. I am confident that the strong progress made will ensure Costain continues to fulfil its purpose to improve people’s lives through connected, sustainable infrastructure. I wish Kate every success.”
