About us > Management team
The directors
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David Sterry OBE (62) - Non-executive Chairman David is a chartered civil engineer with 40 years’ experience in the support and construction services industry. David was formerly Chief Executive of May Gurney for eight years, having led an MBO of the business in 2001 and the listing of the business on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in June 2006. David stood down as Chief Executive of May Gurney in July 2008, to become non-executive Chairman. David takes a keen interest in Transport and is Chairman of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association’s Transport Group and Road Industry Liaison Committee. In 2005 David was awarded an OBE for services to civil engineering specifically in the areas of partnering and innovation. David sits on May Gurney’s nominations and remuneration committees. |
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Philip Fellowes-Prynne - Chief Executive (48) Philip was appointed as a director of May Gurney in April 2008 and as Chief Executive in July 2008. Philip has a wealth of experience in the infrastructure and waste support services sectors and prior to joining May Gurney he was chief executive of Accord plc. As well as overall responsibility for the operational and commercial performance and strategic development of the Company, Philip also has Board responsibility for human resources and health and safety. |
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Matt Stevens (40) - Group Finance Director Matt, a chartered accountant, joined May Gurney and was appointed to the Board in December 2009. Previously he was divisional finance and commercial director of Serco Defence, Science & Technology, Serco’s largest division, and prior to that worked in a number of senior finance roles within Serco’s Transport and Education divisions. Matt began his career at Arthur Andersen. Matt has overall responsibility for the management of corporate finance and information systems. |
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Tim Ross (61) - Senior Non-executive Director Tim, a solicitor and past director of George Wimpey plc, was appointed to the Board in 2002 and was non-executive Chairman of May Gurney from January 2005 to July 2008. Tim is also non-executive chairman of Hargreaves Services plc and Superglass Holdings plc, and a non-executive director of Connaught plc and Lavendon Group plc and a number of private companies. He is Chairman of the Council of Clifton College and a member of the Governing Council of the University of Bristol. Tim is Chairman of May Gurney’s nominations and remuneration committees and a member of the audit committee. |
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Andrew Walker (58) - Non-executive Director Andrew was appointed as a director of May Gurney in January 2009. He is an engineer with wide public company experience and was formerly Chief Executive of South Wales Electricity plc and McKechnie plc. Andrew is non-executive chairman of Brintons Limited and holds non-executive directorships at API Group plc, Manganese Bronze Holdings plc, Plastics Capital plc and Porvair plc. Andrew is a member of May Gurney’s audit, nominations and remuneration committees. |
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Ishbel Macpherson (49) - Non-executive Director Ishbel was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in April 2010. She was an investment banker for over 20 years, specialising in UK mid-market corporate finance and her most recent role was Head of UK Emerging Companies Corporate Finance at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein. Ishbel is a non-executive director of Hydrogen Group plc, Speedy Hire plc, Dignity plc and GAME Group plc. Ishbel is a member of May Gurney’s audit, nominations and remuneration committees and it is proposed that Ishbel will be appointed to chair the audit committee following David Galloway’s retirement from the Board in July 2010. |
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Simon Howell - Company Secretary Simon was appointed Company Secretary of May Gurney in January 2009. Prior to joining May Gurney, Simon was Company Secretary of UBC Media Group plc. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries. |
Management team
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Gerry Duffy - Group SHEA Director Gerry has more than 20 years’ experience in managing health, safety and environment systems. Prior to joining May Gurney he was safety and assurance director for Serco Civil Government, and before that he was HSE director for Accord plc. Gerry has overall responsibility for May Gurney’s SHEA department and the company’s strategy for safety, health, environment and assurance. |
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Neville Hounsome - HR Director A seasoned professional with more than 23 years' in HR, Neville joined May Gurney in March 2009. Previously he was assistant chief officer (people) with Norfolk Constabulary, where he led the HR function since May 2006. Before that he was HR director at McCain Foods and spent almost 10 years with Rolls-Royce Aerospace, working in industrial relations, HR policy, management development and other personnel roles. |
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Gary Mills - Managing Director, Highway Services Gary joined May Gurney in April 2009 as managing director for Highway Services. Gary is an experienced operations director with organisations including Carillion, Alfred McAlpine and Balfour Beatty, and has significant experience of business process improvement and sustainability. |
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Nicola Peake - Managing Director Environmental Services Nicola Peake has an impressive track record for growing businesses serving local government. Prior to joining May Gurney in April 2008, she was responsible for the start-up of Accord Facilities Management and more than doubled the size of the business by winning new customers and developing wider services. |
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Tim Read - Group Corporate Development Director Tim Read is a certified accountant and a graduate of the Harvard Business School. He has 24 years experience in the utility sector and was formerly the Managing Director of T J Brent Ltd, where he led the Management Buy-Out from the Pennon Group plc in 2000. Tim is responsible for May Gurney's acquisition strategy, including the identification, negotiation and successful integration of acquired businesses. |
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Michael Thompson - Managing Director, Utility Services & Waterways Services Michael is a chartered surveyor with an impressive track record in infrastructure and support services, built up over 28 years. His career includes spells with John Laing and Kier, followed by 18 years with Interserve (formerly Tilbury Construction) – most recently as Commercial Director in its facilities management business. Michael joined May Gurney in April 2008. |
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John Wilkinson - Managing Director, Rail Services & Facility Services John has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering multi disciplinary infrastructure related projects. He joined May Gurney in 2006 to manage the £42m award winning High Level Bridge project in Newcastle upon Tyne. John is passionate about maintaining and improving our excellent record for project delivery, customer satisfaction and safety. |
