NEWS STORY

11 February, 2009

Richard Sykes appointed Managing Director of Carillion Consulting business

Richard Sykes has been appointed Managing Director of the Carillion Consulting business, made up of the market-leading brands Enviros, TPS and Schal.

Taking over from Peter Portlock, who retires in April 2009, Richard will oversee the continuing integration strategy of the consulting business while retaining the identity of the current companies - Enviros became part of Carillion in February 2008 following the group's acquisition of Alfred McAlpine.

Richard joins Carillion following an 18-year career with Taylor Woodrow where he was most recently Executive Board Director responsible for Taylor Woodrow Construction Ltd operations in the UK and Europe.

A well-respected and recognised figure in the outsourcing industry, Richard is currently Chairman of the FMA (Facilities Management Association). He has extensive experience in leading the strategic growth of various businesses in highly competitive environments and a track record of developing double-digit growth. He is also skilled in driving organisational culture change and talent management.

Don Kenny, Executive Director of Carillion Business Services, said: "I am delighted to welcome Richard into Carillion. I am certain he will make a major contribution to the leadership of our business.

"Securing a leader of Richard's calibre reflects Carillion's ambition to expand its consulting proposition and bring additional value to its clients."

The award-winning Carillion Consulting portfolio includes design at Barajas Airport Madrid - which won the RIBA Stirling Prize - and the new terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport; extensive support to a number of Ministry of Defence bodies; environmental, health and safety support to Sainsbury's and, most recently, carbon footprinting services for Coca Cola.