Stuck in Doha: ‘I’ve seen more missile interceptions than I care to count’

Gleeds’ global chief people officer Louise Ellis is among thousands of Britons stuck in the Middle East. She tells Building her story

‘I’ve seen more missile interceptions than I care to count’

Gleeds’ global chief people officer Louise Ellis is among thousands of Britons stuck in the Middle East. She tells Building her story

McAlpine chief people officer takes early retirement

 Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the “well-earned early retirement” of its chief people officer Karen Brookes, who stepped down last month after almost nine years at the firm. Her successor is Rachael Smith, who has been appointed as people and shared services director. Brookes “helped… The post McAlpine chief people officer takes early retirement appeared first on Construction News.

Laing O’Rourke appoints chief people officer

Wayne Davies, chief people officer at Laing O’Rourke. ( Laing O’Rourke)Laing O’Rourke has appointed Wayne Davies as chief people officer, effective 12 January 2026. In this group-wide role, Davies will … The post Laing O’Rourke appoints chief people officer appeared first on Inside Construction.

Laing O’Rourke names Wayne Davies as global chief people officer

Laing O’Rourke has appointed Wayne Davies as chief people officer across its global operations, effective from 12 January. Davies will lead the contractor’s people strategy, which includes talent development, inclusion, and cultural transformation. He will work alongside the leadership and human resources teams to support… The post Laing O’Rourke names Wayne Davies as global chief people officer appeared first on Construction News.