Mott MacDonald expands executive board. Reading Time: 2 mins read Mott MacDonald executive board directors Dean Radeloff (left) and Aimee Barwick. (Image: Mott MacDonald) Mott MacDonald has appointed Dean Radeloff, president and CEO for North America, and Aimee Barwick, division general manager for the northeast US, to its executive board. The appointments broaden North American representation on the executive board and bring additional governance expertise. They follow the appointment of Paul Bentley, director in Mott MacDonald's contracting business, JN Bentley, who joined the executive board earlier this year. Radeloff joined Mott MacDonald in 2022 and has been president and CEO for North America since last year. His experience spans engineering, design and construction across a range of markets, including heavy civil infrastructure. He has played a key role in expanding Mott MacDonald's business across the US and Canada, supporting business development, client relationships and new project opportunities. These include appointments supporting the modernisation program for Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada and the design of the first light rail system in Austin, Texas. Radeloff will continue in his role as president and CEO for North America. Barwick joined Mott MacDonald in 2017 and has delivered large-scale infrastructure and urban development projects in New Zealand and North America. As division general manager, she has led the team across the north-eastern US and contributed to growth, integration and client relationships in North America. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Barwick has managed large multidisciplinary teams and supported projects from strategic concept through to measurable social outcomes. She brings board and committee experience, including previously serving on Mott MacDonald's Shareholders' Committee and its senior leadership team in New Zealand. She has also held senior governance roles in New Zealand sport. James Harris, chair and chief executive of Mott MacDonald, said the appointments position the company to better support its people, clients and continued success. "As we continue strengthening our presence in North America, Dean's broad expertise and commercial insight in this region will make a crucial addition to the board," said Harris. "Aimee's strong strategic mindset, her collaborative approach and commitment to excellence will further enhance our leadership." View tower cranes for sale and enhance your infrastructure projects.

Vartanian joins Mott MacDonald as data centre lead. Vartan Vartanian has joined Mott MacDonald's advisory and programme delivery business as director for data centre projects. In the newly created role based out of the company's Madrid office, Vartanian will build on Mott MacDonald's established data centre capabilities in the UK and Europe, supporting clients and internal teams across technical leadership, design, delivery and programme execution. Vartanian has over 21 years of international experience, spanning critical and digital infrastructure, secure telecommunications, information and communications technology solutions, extra low voltage system solutions and defence-related environments. He possesses deep expertise in data centres, having delivered programmes across key lifecycle stages, including due diligence, planning, design, construction delivery, systems integration/commissioning and operational readiness. Having worked with hyperscale-end clients as well as major general contractors and system integrators, he brings a strong end-to-end perspective on how complex data centre programmes are planned, designed, procured, delivered and operated in different markets and delivery environments. Vartanian said: "I'm excited to be joining Mott MacDonald at such an important time for the data centre sector. The region is seeing strong growth in digital infrastructure, and I look forward to working closely with our teams and clients through a collaborative approach, applying technical leadership, practical delivery expertise and programme delivery excellence in support of high-quality outcomes for our clients." Kerry Hancock, managing director of advisory and programme delivery at Mott MacDonald, added: "Build In Digital is focused on bringing the very best people, expertise and capabilities into its business to help deliver on behalf of clients. "The data centre industry is fast-evolving and I'm delighted that Vartan has joined. His sector expertise and insights are crucial to Mott MacDonald's commitment to our data centre clients and growth ambitions in this hugely important market." Main image: Vartan Vartanian, data centre lead, Mott MacDonald Are you a building professional? Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to upload news stories, post job vacancies, and connect with colleagues on its secure social feed.

Public invited to shape plans for Windermere train station. One of the options being consulted on as part of work to develop a concept masterplan for the Windermere station area, part of the Windermere Gateway project (Image: Westmorland and Furness Council) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Kendal area. The public are being invited to help shape design options for the future of Windermere train station. Fresh designs and ideas are being shared as part of the wider Windermere Gateway scheme. Westmorland and Furness Council, alongside consultants Mott MacDonald, is developing a concept masterplan to improve the station area under the wider Windermere Gateway project. A spokesperson for Westmorland and Furness Council said: "Working together, the partners are committed to all aspects of Windermere Gateway, and creating a world-class welcome for rail and bus passengers would boost the local transport infrastructure and enhance the experience of travelling for everybody who lives, works or visits this area. "Local views are crucial to the development of this project and the session will give residents the opportunity to have their say on the work done so far and shape the final proposals." Public drop-in events will take place on Friday, July 3 from 2pm to 7pm and Saturday, July 4 from 10am to 2pm at the Marchesi Centre on Holly Road. Attendees will be able to review the design options currently in development, speak with members of the project team, ask questions, and share feedback. For those unable to attend in person, all materials and an online survey will be available at consult.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/westmorland-and-furness-council/windermere-station-gateway/. The emerging designs include three possible options for the station area, each exploring different approaches for the station building, forecourt, public spaces, wayfinding, and the overall arrival experience. Each option also considers how to better support active travel, buses, taxis, and onward journeys, while reflecting Windermere's heritage and landscape. Feedback from the events and online survey will help the project team identify the most popular elements of each design, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and inform the selection of a preferred option for further development. The council said the designs have been informed by earlier public engagement, technical studies, site analysis, and stakeholder input. The final masterplan will be used to support investment bids for the proposed improvements. This phase of work is supported by approximately £150,000 from the council's Local Transport Grant. The scheme is a part of the broader Windermere Gateway project and builds on the Windermere Gateway Transport Infrastructure SPD (Supplementary Planning Document) adopted by the Lake District National Park Authority in 2021. The vision for the Gateway is long-term, promising not only upgraded transport facilities, but also a mix of new housing, employment opportunities, and an improved arrival experience for visitors to Windermere. The project is a joint effort led by Westmorland and Furness Council, the Lake District National Park Authority, the National Trust, and developer Urban Splash. The public is urged to share their thoughts either in person at the drop-in events or through the online consultation. Further updates are set to be made available as the project progresses and the masterplan is refined.