Kier has announced a number of Board changes as part of its 'Future Proofing Kier' efficiency and streamlining programme.

Current Strategy and Corporate Development Director, Claudio Veritiero, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, while Executive Director's Nigel Brook Nigel Turner will leave the business.

Commenting on the changes Chairman Philip Cox said: "Commenting on the changes to the Board, Philip Cox, Chairman of Kier, said: "Claudio has a strong record of managing operational performance and has acquired an in-depth knowledge of Kier, and its markets, during his time with the business. I very much look forward to working with Claudio in his new role.


"Nigel Brook and Nigel Turner will be leaving the Board after, respectively, 10 and 21 years' service with Kier. Each has made a significant contribution to the business and the Board; under Nigel Brook's leadership, our Construction and Infrastructure Services division has continued to perform well in a challenging market environment and Nigel Turner has, in particular, played a significant role in the Property business' growth.

"I would like to thank each of them for their hard work and contributions and we wish them well for the future."

(LM)