Executive Committee

The Executive Committee has a key role in supporting the Group Chief Executive in the performance of his duties, including delivering the annual business plan, implementing the Main Board’s five year strategic plan and successfully delivering the Group’s strategic objectives having regard to the interests of its shareholders, customers, employees and other stakeholders. 

HUGH BLACKWOOD, GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Hugh Blackwood joined Scott Wilson in 1971 and developed his career as a civil engineer in the road and rail sectors. He was made a partner in the business in 1989. In 1995 Hugh led the acquisition of the former British Rail engineering offices in Swindon and Glasgow and took on the role of Chief Executive Officer of the UK Railways Division. In May 2005 Hugh was appointed Joint Chief Executive of the Scott Wilson Group charged with the continued successful growth of the International and UK Railways Divisions. In May 2008 Hugh became Group Chief Executive.

SEAN CUMMINS, FINANCE DIRECTOR

Sean was appointed Finance Director and a member of the Scott Wilson Main Board on 1 October 2007. From 1999 to 2007 he was the Group Finance Director of Yule Catto & Co plc, a leading speciality chemical company. Sean qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse (now Price Waterhouse Coopers), before joining Invensys plc where he held a number of roles including UK Finance Director of Hawker Batteries Group and Divisional Controller of BTR Power Systems.

MARK BEW, BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Mark joined Scott Wilson in July 2007 from Costain Group plc where he held the position of Business Systems Director between 2001 and 2007.  From 1987 and 2001 he held a number of roles with John Laing and Kvaerner Construction.  Mark is a Chartered Engineer and Vice Chairman of Building Smart.

GEORGINA CORBETT, HR

Georgina joined Scott Wilson in July 2002. Prior to that, Georgina was at Unigraphics Solutions (UGS) and Compaq Computer Limited. Georgina’s previous experience includes managing acquisitions and integration from a HR perspective. She also has much HR expertise in newly floated and public companies.

SIMON DAVIES, CHINA & HONG KONG

Simon joined Scott Wilson in 1978. He has been based in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. He formed a key international centre in Hong Kong on his return in 2001. He has unrivalled experience of directing and implementing privatised waste management projects and managing transport-related infrastructure projects, especially design-build-operate schemes.

RONNIE HUNTER, SCOTLAND & IRELAND

Ronnie joined Scott Wilson in 1973. He has 30 years’ experience on the design, promotion, procurement and supervision of highway schemes in the UK and overseas. He has been responsible for transportation infrastructure and for developing businesses in Scotland, North of England and Northern Ireland.

CHRIS JENNISON, UK CENTRAL

Chris joined Scott Wilson Pavement Engineering in 1989. His early experience was gained at British Nuclear Ltd, where he obtained his site training and thereafter he moved into the field of highway design. He worked predominantly in road design, highway maintenance, network management and site supervision of trunk roads and motorways during a 10-year spell with Nottingham County Council.

JEROME MUNRO LAFON, UK SOUTH

Jerome  joined Scott Wilson in 1977 and has 25 years’ experience in the business. His experience encompasses a wide variety of public transport systems including LRT, railways, mass transit and (guided) bus services. He also has extensive knowledge of transport planning and traffic engineering in urban environments including Birmingham and the West Midlands.

JOHN NUTT, INTERNATIONAL

John joined Scott Wilson in 1974. He has 33 years’ experience, working across all sectors and on projects in over 80 countries, with periods of residence in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific on major transportation and infrastructure projects. John established Scott Wilson Pavement Engineering Ltd in 1985 and has continued to establish new operations (sectors and locations).

KEITH WALLACE, RAILWAYS

Keith joined Scott Wilson in 1993 and is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Director. He trained with British Rail, and has played a key part in the emergence of Scott Wilson as a leading provider of multi-disciplinary solutions on major rail projects in the UK and overseas, with the business trebling in the last five years. His technical forte is railway planning and business cases and has advised government bodies, lending institutions, railway operators and infrastructure providers in the UK and overseas.

NICOLA CARROLL, SECRETARY

Nicola joined Scott Wilson in 2003.  A Chartered Secretary, she has considerable experience gained predominantly from within fully listed plcs.  She is responsible for the management of the Group’s share schemes, secretary to a number of Group companies and has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Secretariat.