Wood Group to Get New Non-Exec Director

Wood Group has appointed Richard Howson as a non-executive director, effective May 12, 2016, and also as a member of the Board’s Nomination and Safety, Assurance & Business Ethics Committees.

Howson has been chief executive of Carillion since January 1, 2012. He served as the CEO from September 2010 to December 31, 2011 having been appointed to the Board in December 2009 as executive director with responsibility for the Middle East, North Africa and UK Construction businesses and for the Group’s Health & Safety and Sustainability programmes. Howson is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Ian Marchant, Chair, said: “I am delighted to welcome Richard to the board. His extensive experience as chief executive of an international contracting business will further strengthen the Board and provide valuable support and guidance to the group’s executive leadership team. Keeping our people safe is the group’s top priority and the knowledge that Richard brings from the construction and civil engineering sectors will give valuable insight to the Safety, Assurance & Business Ethics Committee, which he will join after appointment.”

Howson does not have any interest in the shares of Wood Group.