Waterman, an international engineering and environmental consultancy, has appointed a new Chairman.

Michael Baker has been selected for the role following the retirement of Roger Fidgen at the end of the Annual General Meeting on 5 December 2014.

Mr Baker has also been appointed Chairman of the Nomination Committee and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Remuneration Committee with immediate effect.


Mr is a chartered surveyor with over 40 years' experience in the London property market. He was previously Chief Executive of Baker Harris Saunders Plc, which was the first surveying firm to float on the London Stock Exchange. He was also a Non-Executive Director of property company Halladale Group PLC throughout its time as a quoted company.

Nick Taylor, Chief Executive of Waterman, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Michael to the Board as Chairman. He is extremely well known in the UK property market.

"This is an important sector for Waterman from which we generate over two thirds of our revenue. He brings a deep understanding of our market place and I am confident that we will all benefit from his experience. I am looking forward to working with him."

(CD/JP)