After current finance director George Restall’s retirement later this year, Matt Gill will join Tilbury Douglas as chief financial officer(CFO)
Matt Gill has been appointed as Tilbury Douglas’s new chief financial officer, due to take office in late 2023.
The UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business has thanked outgoing finance director George Restall, who is retiring later this year.
Paul Gandy, chief executive officer at Tilbury Douglas, said on George’s departure: “We thank George for all his time and effort spent with the business and wish him well for his next chapter, in which he will be pursuing his hobbies outside of construction.”
Matt’s career has covered financial roles in both infrastructure and construction
Having started as an auditor with Ernst & Young in London, Matt progressed into senior financial roles in infrastructure and construction businesses.
He has worked for large organisations, including Heathrow Limited, Laing O’Rourke and McCarthy & Stone.
Whilst at Heathrow Limited, Matt was the CFO of Stansted Airport and Budapest Airport, and during his time at Laing O’Rourke, Matt was group financial controller and the finance director of operations in the UK, Middle East and Canada.
Continuing Tilbury Douglas’ development
Paul Gandy, Chief Executive Officer at Tilbury Douglas, commented: “Matt will join the business as member of our Board, providing leadership on financial matters. Matt’s key area of focus will be the continued development of our business plan as an independent company.”
Commenting on his appointment, Matt Gill said: “The business has recently started its next chapter and continues to be customer-focused, with strong support from its shareholders. I look forward to meeting more of my new colleagues over the coming weeks and playing a part in developing the business further.”
