Katy Dowding has been appointed President and CEO of Skanska UK.

Katy will take over from Gregor Craig who is to retire.

Katy, who is currently a member of Skanska UK's Executive Management Team, takes up her new role as President and CEO from Tuesday 2 May. Over her 20-year career with Skanska, Katy has held a diverse range of commercial, operational and strategic leadership roles, including Managing Director of Skanska UK’s facilities management operation for five years.

Since 2017, Katy has held the role of Executive Vice President with responsibility for Skanska UK's building and building services businesses. She is also a member of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture board, overseeing the delivery of the London tunnels section of High Speed 2.

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A well-known figure in the UK construction industry, Katy sits on the industry-level Construction Productivity Taskforce and previously held the role of Chair of the National Association of Women in Construction for eight years. She is also the executive sponsor of Skanska UK’s Womxn’s and Pride employee networks.

"It is with great pride I welcome Katy as Business Unit President for Skanska UK. She has shown strong leadership skills during her career that spans more than 30 years in the industry. Her drive and desire to make an impact coupled with her inclusive leadership style is a great combination that can take Skanska UK to the next level. I warmly welcome her to the position and look forward to working with her," said Anders Danielsson, President and CEO of Skanska Group.

Katy added: "I'm honoured and hugely excited to be given the opportunity to lead Skanska UK. It’s a fantastic business with talented people who help our customers to deliver successful projects and a lasting legacy for society. We are very much focused on partnering with our customers and supply chain, helping to deliver on the big priorities for our industry, including improved productivity, greater diversity and inclusion, and a net-zero carbon future."