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Katy Dowding appointed president and CEO of Skanska UK

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Katy Dowding has been appointed president and CEO of Skanska UK – taking over from incumbent Gregor Craig who is set to retire. 

Katy Dowding appointed president and CEO of Skanska UK
Katy Dowding. Credit: Skanska UK.

Dowding, currently a member of the executive management team, will officially assume her new role on Tuesday 2 May.   

During her 20-year career with the company, Dowding held a range of commercial, operational and strategic leadership roles, including managing director of Skanska UK’s facilities management operation for five years.  

Since 2017, Dowding has been executive vice president, responsible for Skanska UK’s building and building services businesses.  

She is also a member of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture board, overseeing delivery of the London tunnels section of HS2.    

“It is with great pride I welcome Katy as Business Unit President for Skanska UK,” said Anders Danielsson, president and CEO of Skanska Group. “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.”   

Dowding 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.”   

Craig has been president and CEO since 2017 and has been at the company for two decades. Danielsson commended his “commitment and professional leadership”.  

Adam McDonald succeeds Dowding as executive vice president for Skanska UK’s building and building services operations.

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