Leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP has appointed Paul Reilly to UK Deputy CEO, as the company prepares for the next stage of its Growth Strategy in the UK.
Reporting to Mark Naysmith, Regional CEO for the UK, Nordics & EMEA, Paul will lead the UK’s strategic priorities and project delivery.
Paul joined WSP as Managing Director for Planning & Advisory in 2022, subsequently becoming Executive Managing Director in 2023. His remit included leading the UK’s front-end advisory services and growing the business while particularly supporting the Government’s growth agenda and its response to the climate challenges that the country faces.
Paul has had a successful career in the industry spanning 36 years, coupled with active participation in various Boards, including as Chair of the Association of Consultancy and Engineering.
Paul Reilly, UK Deputy CEO at WSP, said: “When I joined the company, WSP’s leadership in the environmental, transport and planning sectors across the UK was well-known, and I have been delighted to contribute to shaping it even further. We are beyond the middle of our Strategic Growth Plan, and in my new role I look forward to working with our Leadership team across the UK to ensure we achieve our ambitions across our wide portfolio of sectors and clients in the built environment.”
Mark Naysmith, Regional CEO at WSP for the UK, Nordics & EMEA, said: "Paul’s experience of leading high performing teams throughout his career has been a huge benefit to WSP since he joined. I’m confident his leadership will continue to be a valuable asset towards achieving our goals and I look forward to working closely with him to achieve our ambitions.”
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