Mace Construct has announced a raft of board and leadership changes as it reshapes the business following its separation from Mace Consult.
The contractor said the changes were part of a long-term plan to create a more resilient business and followed the carve-out of Mace Consult earlier this year. Mace Construct is now operating as a standalone company focused on growth.
Two non-executive directors, Nina Bjornstad and John Holland Kaye, are to step down from the Mace Group board. The firm said both were leaving to focus on other non-executive roles.
Bjornstad had chaired Mace’s people and remuneration committee, while Holland Kaye sat on the safety and responsible business committee and the people and remuneration committee.
Sylvia Metayer will take over as chair of the people and remuneration committee.
Mace said it would review its governance arrangements in the coming months as it seeks to remain compliant with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Executive chairman Mark Reynolds said Bjornstad and Holland Kaye had helped steer the business through a major transition.
The contractor also confirmed further changes to the leadership of Mace Construct after moving from five business units to three at the end of last year.
The current structure covers commercial; public sector, science and technology; and infrastructure, with a building services offer supporting all three.
Paul Connolly, currently head of construction technical services, is to become director of technology. Reporting to public, science and technology lead Rob Lemming, he will oversee the data centres division.
Mace said the move reflected its focus on technology-led delivery as demand grows for digital infrastructure.
Alister Grey, managing director of technology, is to leave the business in the summer.
The company said he had worked at Mace since 2016 and had played a central role in the delivery of Battersea Power Station and data centre schemes across Europe.
Mace also said its interiors business would move under Gavin Seager, managing director of specialist services, and would focus on Category A and B fit-out work in London. The firm said the change was intended to strengthen links across its business units and improve its response to market demand.
Group chief executive Jason Millett said the reshuffle was aimed at sharpening strategy and strengthening leadership through internal promotions.
He added that more than 75 per cent of Mace Construct’s current work was for repeat clients, which the company said showed the strength of its client relationships.
