WSP, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has appointed Ruth Bailey as Deputy Chief Operating Officer for UK & Ireland.

Ruth joins WSP from AtkinsRéalis, bringing more than 20 years of international experience across the project lifecycle. She is a chartered civil and structural engineer who has delivered major international projects before transitioning into large-scale business management and operational leadership.

In her new role, Ruth will focus on operational excellence across WSP’s UK & Ireland business, strengthening project execution and business operations to ensure teams are supported, empowered and equipped to succeed. She will also work with the leadership team to translate business priorities into high-performance operations across the region.

Ruth’s appointment reflects the importance we place on operational excellence as our UK & Ireland business continues to grow. Her engineering background and operational leadership will be a real asset to WSP.
WSP has an incredible reputation for delivering complex, impactful projects. I’m thrilled to be joining the organisation and look forward to working with Mathieu and the wider leadership team to support WSP’s continued growth and deliver strong outcomes for our clients.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. With over 11,700 experts in the UK and Ireland and approximately 83,000 professionals operating in over 50 countries, known as Visioneers, we pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, resources and industrial sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

For further information, please contact: Chris Stocks, Senior External Communications Manager, WSP [email protected]