Mace has announced strategic leadership promotions to drive growth in life sciences, data centres, and the public sector, reflecting its commitment to tapping into evolving markets.
- Rob Lemming has been appointed as Managing Director for the public sector and life sciences, formalising his interim role.
- Alister Grey assumes the position of Managing Director for technology and manufacturing, focusing on expanding Mace’s influence in these sectors.
- These appointments underscore Mace’s strategy to leverage internal talent and bolster its capabilities in delivering complex projects.
- Mace’s Chief Executive, Gareth Lewis, highlighted the company’s determination to continue its global expansion and achieve ambitious growth targets.
Mace has strategically advanced its leadership by promoting two key figures to direct some of its rapidly growing sectors, namely life sciences, data centres, and the public sector. This move underscores the company’s clear intention to align its leadership capabilities with its burgeoning areas of interest.
Rob Lemming, who has taken up the role of Managing Director for the public sector and life sciences, initially held this position on an interim basis starting in January. With a longstanding association with Mace since 2014, Lemming has notably contributed to the success of significant projects, such as the £1bn AstraZeneca Discovery Centre in Cambridge, showcasing his capability in steering large-scale projects to fruition.
In parallel, Alister Grey has been appointed as Managing Director for technology and manufacturing, marking a significant step in his career trajectory at Mace. Grey’s journey with the company began in 2016 following his stint at Laing O’Rourke. His development of Mace’s construction management model and role as commercial director for the technology and manufacturing business unit have been pivotal. Grey’s newly defined role will focus on enhancing Mace’s data centre endeavours and supporting its global semiconductor and gigafactory services, reflecting the company’s commitment to technological advancement.
In commenting on these appointments, Mace’s Chief Executive Gareth Lewis emphasised the company’s strategic focus on harnessing emerging markets and reinforcing growth through internal expertise. He stated, “For over 30 years Mace has been delivering some of the world’s most challenging construction projects – among the most iconic structures ever built – but we don’t stand still. We have ambitious targets to expand our business across the globe and in diverse sectors, and to do this it is important that we have the right people in place.” This sentiment reflects Mace’s determination to continue being a frontrunner in the construction industry, capitalising on its seasoned teams and their specialised skills to achieve its expansive vision.
Mace’s recent leadership promotions signify a calculated effort to capitalise on emergent opportunities in key growth areas.
