This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
LEND Lease has looked outside the box with the latest appointment of Robert McNamara the head of highway grinding and excavating services, Penhall, as its new American CEO.
McNamara has over 30 years experience managing businesses in the development, design and delivery of commercial and infrastructure projects. Prior to joining Lend Lease, he was CEO and chairman of Penhall/LVI International, which also provides nuclear decommission services.
Prior to Penhall/LVI, he was the senior group president of Fluor Corporation – a global mining, manufacturing, PPP infrastructure and chemicals company.
Lend Lease CEO Steve McCann said this role confirms the group’s commitment to growth and operational excellence in the Americas and reinforces Lend Lease’s integrated offering to this market.
“The Americas is a strategic region for the group and Bob’s appointment is critical to repositioning the American business for growth as the market recovers.
“Building on our existing positions through Actus Lend Lease and Bovis Lend Lease, we see key growth opportunities within development, green building and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and believe Lend Lease is well placed to capitalise on these over time through our integrated offering,” he added.
McNamara will start with Lend Lease on April 19 2010.
In his new role, he will be responsible for all American operations, including development, project management and construction, PPP and investment management.
“I am excited about joining a reputable company with such positive momentum and look forward to working with the senior management team to position Lend Lease as a leading property player in the Americas,” McNamara said.
Australian Property Journal
