Mott MacDonald has strengthened its senior team by appointing John Pelton MBE as its global practice lead for project, programme and commercial management (PPCM).

Before joining the consultancy, Mr Pelton worked at CH2M where most recently he was director of their Programme Delivery Partner joint venture. He was also strategic projects director for Crossrail and managing director of CH2M's Programme Partner Transcend JV.

In his new role, Mr Pelton will develop Mott MacDonald's global project and programme delivery capability, as well as introduce and enhance current best practice around innovation, digitisation and manufacturing into the project and programme management model. He will also champion the growth of project and programme management across Mott MacDonald.


Keith Howells, chairman of Mott MacDonald, said: "We're delighted that John has joined us to take on the challenge of growing our global PPCM businesses. His knowledge and experience will enable us to deliver more of the world's largest infrastructure projects and programmes. This appointment is the first of many we will be making to support and develop our capability and service offering in this area."

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Pelton added: "Mott MacDonald's global reputation for engineering excellence, coupled with an innovative drive that has placed it at the forefront of digital engineering leaders, sets it up perfectly as it starts its journey to become a global player in infrastructure project and programme management."

(LM)