BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Joanna Vezey as MD of its UK Highways business.
Joanna, who will join the group in December, has over 25 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sectors, having joined Balfour Beatty as a graduate. She returns to the company from Laing O’Rourke where she has spent the last 14 years working across both Australia and the UK. Most recently, she was responsible for a portfolio of projects across the highways, water, and power sectors.
Previously, Joanna was technical director for Laing O’Rourke’s Europe Hub which involved overseeing a number of technical professionals across the business, including manufacturing and direct delivery. She is also an Industrial Advisory Board member at Imperial College London.
Joanna replaces Phil Clifton, who took on the role as divisional CEO of Balfour Beatty’s major projects, highways, ground engineering businesses as well as becoming group sector lead for UK transport earlier this year.
“To return to Balfour Beatty – having started my career as a graduate at the company – is truly an honour,” she said. “Whilst I am sure that much has changed over the years, I know that some things remain the same: the laser-sharp focus on culture, the incredible expertise and capabilities of its people, and its unwavering commitment to health and safety. I look forward to starting the next chapter of my career at Balfour Beatty and working closely alongside our customers and the many talented individuals that make up this great company.”
