Highways England Executive Director To Step Down

Highways England has revealed its Executive Director for Procurement and Commercial, David Poole, is to step down from his position later this year.

Having worked at Highways England for the last nine years, Mr Poole will take up a new position with HS2 Limited in March.

Interim arrangements are now being put in place to lead Commercial and Procurement until a permanent successor is appointed.

Jim O'Sullivan, Chief Executive of Highways England, said: "As a highly valued member of the Executive team David has taken the business through the significant changes from Highways Agency to Highways England and our subsequent growth and development.


"He has steered the development of our supplier relationships and new contract forms which have enabled the delivery of the £15bn road investment strategy – the biggest investment in roads in a generation.

"I would like to warmly thank David for all he has achieved during his tenure and wish him well for the future."

Mr Poole said: "It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work for Highways England during a hugely important period for the company. For me personally the last nine years have been a time of huge change, learning and growth, I am very grateful for the fantastic opportunities and support offered by friends and colleagues – thank you all."

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