Meet the Board

Managing Director,
D-Drill (Master Drillers) Ltd
Julie is Managing Director of ‘D-Drill’, a diamond drilling and sawing company, and the first woman to chair the Drilling and Sawing Association. She is a member of the Government’s Small Business Council, has served on the Prime Minister’s Business Council and the CITB Nations Council, and is a past president of the International Association of Concrete Drillers & Sawers. She also won ‘Business Woman of the Year’ in 2011.

Chief Executive Officer,
John Sisk & Son
Paul joined Sisk in 2013 and became Chief Executive in 2022, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the UK Construction and Civil Engineering Division. He has led the development of a new corporate strategy, which includes the business committing to becoming carbon zero by 2030, and is dedicated to driving a culture of fully empowered teams whilst advocating for innovation and collaboration across the industry.

Chief Executive Officer,
Willmott Dixon
Graham joined Willmott Dixon in 1998 as a management trainee and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2024, after serving as Chief Financial Officer. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, he has progressed his career with a series of finance roles. His key focuses include prompt payment of the supply chain and Willmott Dixon’s ambitions to achieve gender parity and carbon net zero by 2030.

Chief Executive Officer,
Tilbury Douglas
Paul joined Tilbury Douglas as Managing Director in October 2019. He has over 45 years of experience in the construction industry, with 30 of those in executive positions in companies including Lendlease and Kier Construction. He has a very broad range of expertise encompassing all construction sectors. Paul is currently Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and will become President from July 2025.

Chair and CEO,
Bouygues UK
Fabienne joined Bouygues UK in 2016 and heads both the contracting and property development businesses, delivering award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects across both the public and private sectors. As the Board sponsor for ESG, she is a passionate advocate of diversity and inclusion and is driving ambitious targets around climate change and social value, as well as EDI. She also serves as President of the French Chamber of Great Britain.

Managing Director, Binns Fencing, member of Association of Fencing Industries (AFI)
Adam is Managing Director of Binns Fencing with over 30 years of experience in the high-security fencing industry. He served on the Board of the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) for over 10 years, including four years as Chair, when he oversaw the merger of two associations to form the AFI. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to improving business performance, productivity, and talent development.

Board Director, William Hare Group, member of British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA)
Matthew is a Board Director of William Hare, responsible for its strategic direction and client relationship management, having previously worked for 15 years in the Fund Management industry. He is a member of the Steel for Life Advisory Board, the Advisory Committee for the Private Sector Playbook, and the City Architecture Forum, as well as an Executive Vice President of the Story of Christmas Appeal.

Chief Executive Officer,
Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)
David became Chief Executive of BESA, the trade association for commercial MEP contractors, in 2018, following a career as a nuclear submariner in the Royal Navy, then a mechanical services contractor (it’s all plumbing). He has 30 years of contracting experience and knows the specialist contractor's role well. David was an early adopter of renewable technologies and now sits on the Steering Board for Skills for a Sustainable Skyline.

Chief Executive,
SCAPE Group
Mark was appointed CEO of SCAPE in 2009, which has grown under his leadership to become a market-leading organisation for the public sector, with over 1,600 live projects and commissions valued at £6.5 billion. Having started as a YTS apprentice, he has enjoyed over 35 years in the public sector including Local Government and as Chief Executive of an ALMO, and is a champion of smarter procurement and best practice in efficient construction.