Ex-sports minister Colin Moynihan to be new Amey chairman

The announcement follows the latest acquisition of Amey by One Fairness Companions and Buckthorn Companions, the place Moynihan can be Chairman.

Moynihan was Minister for Sport from 1987-1990 in Margaret Thatcher’s authorities and in addition served as Power Minister and Setting Minister beneath John Main.

He has additionally acted as Chairman of the UK Renewable Power Advisory Group and was the primary President of the British Wind Power Affiliation.

Amey mentioned: “Colin will help the board of their concentrate on Amey supporting the UK’s vitality transition efforts in addition to the corporate’s continued growth of its ESG programme in help of social worth.”

He replaces former Balfour Beatty chief govt Tyler who has served as Chairman since 2018.

Moynihan, mentioned: “It’s a essential time to be becoming a member of Amey as the corporate appears to deliver its experience in transport and buildings infrastructure to bear on the UK’s web zero ambitions.

“I’m wanting ahead to working with the management crew and providing my help as they realise the longer term imaginative and prescient for the enterprise.”

Andy Milner, Amey CEO, mentioned: “We’re at an necessary turning level for the enterprise, and Colin’s wealth of expertise in each Authorities and enterprise throughout quite a few sectors will assist us realise Amey’s potential.

“I’d additionally prefer to thank Ian for his contribution as Chairman since 2018, significantly by the sale and transition.”