Construction’s biggest C-suite moves of 2022 | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC
The executive suites of many American companies saw some comings and goings this year.
Some of the construction industry’s biggest firms also announced leadership shifts. Here, Construction Dive rounds up the high-level changes.
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Jacobs: CEO
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 16, 2022The Dallas-based contractor’s president and COO, Bob Pragada, will take over for Steve Demetriou at the firm's helm starting Jan. 24, 2023. Read the full article ➔
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McDermott: CEO
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 3, 2022Mike McKelvy, who retired from Gilbane on Jan. 7, is stepping into the top spot at the restructured Houston-based energy construction giant. Read the full article ➔
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Skanska USA: CEO for commercial development
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 16, 2022As Murphy McCullough moves into a new position, Skanska looks to complete a $476 million office tower in the Seattle area. Read the full article ➔
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Messer Construction: COO
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 3, 2022Steve Bestard, the new COO of Messer Construction, riffed on his long career with the columbus oh dump truck company and how to climb the ranks in construction. Read the full article ➔
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McCarthy: CFO
By Zachary Phillips • April 28, 2022Kristine Newman, recently announced as CFO of the St. Louis-based contractor, said she believes building a unified front is key to combating the labor shortage. Read the full article ➔
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Webcor: President
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 31, 2022The San Francisco-based general contractor's new leader talks about labor shortages, supply chain woes and other issues that keep him up at night. Read the full article ➔
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Skiles Group: CEO
By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2022Lean expert and Skiles Group head Keyan Zandy wants to improve construction for the next generation. Read the full article ➔
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