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Keith Howells, managing director of Mott MacDonald Group, has become chairman of ACE’s Large Consultancy Group (LCG) and has joined the board of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE).
Keith has a wealth of experience in major infrastructure works around the world. Before becoming managing director of the Group, he led Mott MacDonald’s world-wide business in water and environment.
Nelson Ogunshakin, ACE chief executive, said: “Keith Howells has extensive international experience at one of the UK’s most successful engineering firms. I know he will be a major asset to our board.”
In a thirty five year career Keith Howell has worked in over 20 countries. His most recent work has been in Iceland, China, southern Africa and India.
Michelle McDowell, ACE chair, said: “Keith’s detailed knowledge of working in foreign markets will help ACE to support success abroad. His will be a valuable voice as more and more UK firms look to enter new markets.”
UK consultancy and engineering firms are internationally recognised as among the best in the world. Many of the most high profile projects on earth rely on the expertise of British companies.
Keith Howells said: “I’m delighted to be joining the ACE board and look forward to working with other members of the LCG. There are real international opportunities for UK firms, as well as serious challenges. I look forward to helping ACE support our £10billion a year industry.”
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For press information please contact Gavin Pearson on 020 7202 0255 or at gpearson@acenet.co.uk
Notes to editors
Photographs are available on request.
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