Keith Hawksworth, currently CEO, is to become chairman, succeeding Jim Lammie, who is retiring. Both appointments are effective from January 1, 2010.
Ian Tyler, chief executive of Balfour Beatty, says, “I look forward to working with George as he leads the Parsons Brinckerhoff team within the Balfour Beatty Group to deliver the exciting opportunities which the combination of the two businesses creates. I would also like to thank Keith Hawksworth and Jim Lammie who have led Parsons Brinckerhoff with skill and determination over the past two years of strategic change.”
George Pierson will retain his position as COO Officer of PB’s Americas division and Stuart Glenn will continue in his role as COO, International. George Pierson joined Parsons Brinckerhoff in 2006 and was appointed COO Americas in January 2008.
The acquisition of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a professional services company, for GBP380 million ($626 million) was completed in October 2009 and achieves a number of key strategic objectives for Balfour Beatty including the development of a global professional services business and the further strengthening of its US presence.
Balfour Beatty is the international infrastructure group operating in construction services, professional services, support services and infrastructure investments.
