Kier Group has recast its senior leadership team and launched a new Infrastructure division to sharpen its growth strategy
The contractor has fused its Transportation and Natural Resources Nuclear & Networks businesses into a single Kier Infrastructure arm, creating a consolidated powerhouse spanning roads, rail, aviation, water, energy and environmental work.
The shake-up is designed to put Kier in prime position to capture work flowing from the Government’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy and looming asset renewal programmes, covering major project delivery alongside long-term maintenance and repair.
The new Infrastructure division will be led by Joe Incutti, previously group managing director for Transportation.
Alongside the divisional shake-up, Kier has confirmed a series of executive changes as it heads into 2026.
- Chief financial officer Tom Hinton and group managing director for construction Martin Staehr join the executive committee this month.
(L-R) Louisa Finlay; James Askew; Martin Staehr
- Louisa Finlay steps up from chief people officer to become group chief operating officer, taking on responsibility for digital transformation while retaining oversight of health, safety, wellbeing and sustainability.
- James Askew has been confirmed as group commercial director, joining the executive committee with responsibility for commercial, procurement, pre-construction and business development, alongside Kier’s 360 operating approach.
- Abi Cooke moves into a new group role as chief of staff to chief executive Stuart Togwell, having previously led strategy at Kier Places.
Chief executive Stuart Togwell said the changes put the group in a strong position heading into the new year, describing the combined Infrastructure division as a “natural next step” that strengthens Kier’s ability to serve clients across its core markets.
