Leanne
Baird
Head of Marketing
BUILT WITH:
- An unashamed love of all things country
- Knowledge of most of the fitness classes and gyms in London
- The most embarrassing iTunes of anyone she knows
Leanne has been at BW for almost 4 years and works alongside Anthony on the marketing strategy, brand development, thought leadership and in-house seminars.
Before joining BW, she worked for an agency and international events business where she gained experience of marketing to multiple industries and regions.
Leanne is passionate about transforming BW into one of the most forward-thinking workplace experts in the UK, known for delivering world-class customer service.
Leanne
Andrew
Bradley
Director
BUILT WITH:
- Obsession with anything sports-related
- Resolve to treat all money with respect
- An ability to be the last man standing at the bar
Andrew joined BW in June 2016. His career started in public practice before settling into 26 years in the business to business service sector and working for design, architectural and fit out companies.
He has worked in fit out for the past 20 years as a Finance and Managing Director.
Andrew is obsessed with Ipswich Town, and travels from the Cotswolds daily to ensure we remain in complete control of our finances.
Andrew
Bradley
Director
Anthony
Brown
Sales & Marketing Director
BUILT WITH:
- Curiosity for the world of work and how it impacts on workplace
- Two sturdy feet that take him all around London but also through jungles, deserts and over mountains
- Unofficial apple product tester status: geeky about technology
Anthony heads up marketing, sales and business strategy, focused on extending occupier partnerships and frameworks. He also looks after the thought leadership program of research, seminars and roundtables.
Before joining BW, Anthony worked on the board of the UK’s largest Fit Out specialist where he oversaw the development of international alliances in USA and Australia.
He is determined that BW is considered as one of the most forward-thinking workplace experts in the UK, promoting the delivery of world-class customer service.
Anthony
Brown
Sales & Marketing Director
Dan
Callegari
Head of Design ‑ Design & Build
Built With:
- A curiosity for Psychology, to understand ourselves, the people around us, and how the space within which we expect to inhabit acts upon us consciously and subconsciously
- A history of abstract art + sculpture as a source of inspiration and escapism
- A love of Argentine Tango (I can’t dance it but love to watch it)
With over 20 years experience in interior design, Dan has lead and learnt from creative teams within both local and international organisations. In exploring the value that the design process can deliver, whilst focusing on creating meaningful client relationships, Dan consistently demonstrates his passion for creating a sensory and emotional bridge between people, space and place.
Dan is now focused on applying his experience toward supporting BW in becoming a leader in holistic innovation and transformation within the Interior Design and Build sector.
Dan
Callegari
Head of Design ‑ Design & Build
Steve
Elliott
CEO
BUILT WITH:
- A fixation for world-class customer experience
- Curiosity to learn something from everyone he meets
- A season-ticket for Chelsea FC
Steve leads the ongoing transformation of the company, focused on Defect Free at Practical Completion, business results and putting innovation at the front and centre of BW’s culture.
Formerly MD of the UK’s largest Fit Out company, Steve has always strived for change in the industry and firmly believes that fit out companies can and should benchmark their service not against competitors, but against the most talented organisations in any sector.
Steve
Elliott
CEO
Rob
Frank
Customer Experience Director
BUILT WITH:
- Learning – you never lose, you either win or learn!
- An open mind, anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
- A mountain bike and snowboard which takes him on many adventures.
Rob joined BW in September 2016 after 16 years with Morgan Sindall Group where he developed, influenced and embedded business change initiatives across most of the group companies and was Managing Director for the construction regional business.
Rob leads BW’s Defect Free drive and is responsible for improving the entire customer experience journey, including supply chain engagement. He is determined to change the industry and place BW at the forefront of innovation, efficiency and customer experience.
He can often be found immersed in other industries searching for world class organisations and best practice. Outside of work Rob can be located either up a Mountain or a Hill, depending on the season.
Rob
Frank
Customer Experience Director
Gary
Harris
Estimating Director
- A passionate Crystal Palace season ticket holder for the last 50 years
- Love of travel; learning and seeing different places and cultures
- Family time (Live, Love, Life)
Gary is a self-motivated, hard working conscientious professional with a proven track record working with a variety of corporate entities. He consistently implements improves processes, adds value and good business to each of his roles. Gary thrives on new challenges, is commercially aware and has accomplished himself with experience in differing working environments and cultures.
Gary
Harris
Estimating Director
Lewis
Hepburn
Project Director
Built With:
- Obsession all things sports
- A passion to ensure the clients’ needs are at the heart of everything we do
- Excellent communication skills to bring together the project team, creating a fun and enjoyable experience for all.
Lewis has over 18 years’ experience in delivering challenging construction and fit out projects; as a result he has won the commendation of clients and consultants who have requested his services on projects.
His ability to communicate at all levels ensures he gets the very best from his team and those around him. Lewis leads from the front and his passion and drive means that even the most challenging of fast track projects are delivered successfully.
Lewis
Hepburn
Project Director
Steve
Hopkins
Project Director
Built With:
- An engineering degree but an architect’s eye
- A yearning to visit every county in the world, 65 down 130 to go
- The drive to implement new technology to free up time for delivery teams to focus on quality of delivery
Steve first joined BW at the beginning of 2014 and recently returned after a 3 year stint elsewhere. With 30 years in the industry in both Australia and the UK, Steve has delivered a broad and varying range of projects of all sizes. Steve has a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivery of the highest quality on all elements of any project he delivers.
Steve
Hopkins
Project Director
Paul
Kavanagh
Operations Director
BUILT WITH:
- Determination to achieve Defect Free projects
- Natural relationship building skills; a great team leader
Paul joined BW back in 2011 and has a vast experience of the building industry spanning 30 years. He has a passion for delivering high quality projects on time.
Paul is a massive rugby fan, and for the last 10 years has been a rugby union coach at weekends.
He is committed, passionate and competitive in everything he does.
Paul
Kavanagh
Operations Director
Chris
Kerr
Contracts Manager
BUILT WITH:
- Enthusiasm and passion in delivery
- No excuses
- A team player spirit
Chris started his career in 1997 as carpenter and joiner with Optima and stayed there for around 9 years. He then moved to site management with a shop fitting company based in Hertfordshire, mainly working on high-end retail. Chris then moved to Wates Interiors for 5 years before joining Como for 3 years. He has been with BW since he left Como and has recently been promoted to Contracts Manager.
Chris
Kerr
Contracts Manager
John
King
Head of Wellbeing, Health & Safety
BUILT WITH:
- A passion for photography
- A love of fishing
- A thirst for knowledge
John has over 13 years’ experience in the industry and has worked for multiple businesses including Norland Managed Service (now CBRE) and Phoenix ME Ltd. He is responsible for the management of health, safety and wellbeing across the company, advising site teams, subcontractors and clients.
He also provides on-going support to all areas of the business and supply chain, looking outside of our industry for innovation that can improve our health & safety delivery and the wellbeing of our workforce.
John
King
Head of Wellbeing, Health & Safety
Helen
Lowe
Business Development Director
BUILT WITH:
- A friendly, motivated mindset
- Curiosity for travelling the world
- A love of all sports including running, tennis and skiing
Helen joins with 6 years professional design experience – RIBA stage 1-7. She is ambitious, enjoys a challenge and is looking forward to utilising her past professional experience to excel in the role of BDM at BW. Helen enjoys meeting new people and is excited to meet clients and find out their project needs.
Helen
Lowe
Business Development Director
JP
McCarron-Shipman
Director of Bids
BUILT WITH:
- An eye for the client’s needs, whilst driving innovation through the BW bids
- A love of Rugby, photography and a passion for the built environment
- An abundance of names
JP joined BW in 2016, having previously worked in several leading construction companies securing prestigious projects for high profile and discerning clients.
His passion for the built environment began with his degree in Architecture and continued into his various preconstruction roles. JP brings this drive and passion into each of BW’s bids, ensuring we provide each of our clients with an offer that is bespoke to their needs. JP heads the bid management department in BW and it is his responsibility to ensure the BW bid team continue to innovate and produce cutting edge bids that demonstrate clearly how we will deliver for each of our clients.
JP
McCarron-Shipman
Director of Bids
Freya
McGhee
Business Development Manager
Built With:
- A love for stand-up comedy which grew from watching Mock the Week with her parents since the age of 10
- A new found interest for fiction books – recommendations welcome
- A brain that’s tackled a degree in chemistry, leading to a curious mind which comes with a lot of questions
Freya joined BW just after graduating from Brighton Uni in 2019 where she developed a passion to always to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
Her curious mind and dedication for understanding client needs and the current market gives her unique insight which she shares whilst talking with consultants and occupiers.
Freya looks forward to developing existing relationship and building new ones over cups of coffee and the occasional beer.
Freya
McGhee
Business Development Manager
Sachin
Mohanan
Design Director
BUILT WITH:
- Being Incredibly focused, consistently on point, and relentlessly efficient
- Love for Family. Addicted to them
- Bit of Irishness, cause of his unconditional liking for a pint of Guinness
Sachin comes with a degree in Batchelor of Architecture and Masters in Construction management. Since coming to UK in year 2005, he has worked with leading fitout companies in London, starting as a graduate trainee. All these years Sachin’s experience has totally been within the fit out industry, working on prestigious, high value and demanding projects, delivering them to the highest quality standards. Sachin heads up the Design management department in BW and is keen to bring in consistency in delivering projects and the service BW provides from a design management point of you. Strongly believes in adapting to the client team’s needs and hence always starts by asking “What can we do to help you”, rather than state “This is what we do” !
Sachin
Mohanan
Design Director
Kim
Morgan
Sustainability Director
BUILT WITH:
- Passion for making the world a better place for everyone
- Love of the natural world in all its forms – except slugs
- The radio, and more recently, podcasts
Kim oversees the Environment & Sustainability Team and implements sustainability and social performance strategies at BW, whilst also contributing to recruitment policies and assessments to promote a diverse workforce.
With a background in engineering, architecture and sustainability consultancy, as well as over 15 years’ experience in the industry, Kim is passionate about finding the best solutions to any environmental issue and isn’t afraid of a technical challenge.
When not at work or entertaining her kids, Kim is happiest in the studio or workshop, working on anything from printmaking and etching to silversmithing and glasswork.
Kim
Morgan
Sustainability Director
Peter
Nagle
Managing Director
BUILT WITH:
- The first SKA Gold award for BW, only the second Gold award ever awarded
- A passion for Arsenal FC; with a seat at the Emirates Stadium
Peter joined BW in 2005 as a Contracts Manager. He quickly moved up through the ranks to become a Contracts Director.
Prior to joining the BW team, Peter spent five years at Quality Building Services (part of the Bowmer & Kirkland Group) working his way up from Production Assistant to Contracts Manager.
Peter has a wealth of experience from gutsy refurbishments to high-end retail fit outs. His great work and leadership led Team Nagle to victory – winning BW our first SKA Gold award for the project at WestPac, only the second Gold award ever awarded.
Peter
Nagle
Managing Director
Kevin
P’ng
Commercial Director
BUILT WITH:
- Moonlighting as a DJ across clubs in the UK and around Europe
- Running one of the biggest club nights in the Midlands in a former life
- Almost half his life in construction
There are rumours that he has a spreadsheet for absolutely everything and he apparently moonlights as a nightclub DJ which could explain his habit of sending emails through the night – and the vast quantities of coffee (and tequila) he consumes! Regardless, what we do know for sure is that Kevin has a passion for numbers, problem solving and helping deliver successful workplaces from complex refurbishments to fast-track fit-outs.
Kevin
P’ng
Commercial Director
Chris
Pratt
Managing Director
Built With:
- A love for all things sport, mostly football and golf
- The desire to bring young professionals into the industry and help them succeed
- A positive approach regardless of the situation
Chris has recently joined BW bringing with him over 17 years’ experience in financial management and a passion for problem solving.
Chris is looking forward to working with the team, and continuing to develop his excellent client and supply chain relationships in his new role.
Chris
Pratt
Managing Director
Will
Randlesome
Head of Pre‑Construction – Design & Build
- A drive to set new challenges – both personally and professionally, and do what it takes to overcome them
- An ability to exceed clients’ expectations whilst providing great value for money
- A food loving sunseeker with a passion and curiosity for all things health and fitness
With over 10 years’ experience in design and build, Will specialises in pre-construction and commercials. Will will be involved from the outset of the project, from the initial briefing stage, right through to completion. Will enjoys being involved from start to finish as you get to experience the entire journey with the client team and help bring their concept to life. Will loves to be faced with new challenges, especially when it results in exceeding clients’ expectations and providing fantastic value for money.
Will
Randlesome
Head of Pre‑Construction – Design & Build
Maria
Russo
Head of Customer Experience and Innovation
Built With:
- Passion for embedding a culture of exceptional customer experience
- Unlimited curiosity for new tech and tools in the fit out world
- #citybreak and #beachvibes
Maria is our head of CX and innovation, she is responsible for driving Defect Free within the business, improving BW’s customer experience journey and developing processes and strategies to ensure that we continue to search, introduce and enable innovation to stay at the forefront of our customers’ needs.
The construction industry is evolving and we want to play a key part in this evolution, our 3 layer strategy is just the starting point. Before joining BW in 2015, Maria worked at Overbury in the role of Information Manager.
Maria
Russo
Head of Customer Experience and Innovation
Alan
Sandell
Operations Director
BUILT WITH:
- A can-do attitude to deliver the highest of expectations
- A passion for country life and enjoys playing golf
- Dedicated to improving and playing on championship courses
Alan has a passion for delivering the most difficult and challenging projects through cost and programme constraints with the application of knowledge, experience and an open hand approach to communicating with professional teams, supply chain and colleagues.
Alan
Sandell
Operations Director
Henry
Strickland
Business Development Manager
BUILT WITH:
- A love of the gym, as well as, all sports and physical activity
- A desire to visit as many countries as possible
- A love of walks in the Devon countryside with his Golden Labrador, Chester
Henry started his career in recruitment in Devon where he worked for two years. He then decided to move to the big smoke so relocated to London to pursue a career in business development within construction.
Henry has been with the business for two and a half years where he has been working on building new client relationships with BW and this has recently led to taking the next step up and become a business development manager.
Henry really enjoys meeting new people and learning about their key drivers, personally and project-specific, as well as, building meaningful relationships.
Henry
Strickland
Business Development Manager
Nick
Vukmirovic
Operations Director
Nick
Vukmirovic
Operations Director
Darren
Walsh
Technical Services Director
BUILT WITH:
- Attention to detail and delivery
- Making work enjoyable
- Developing strong relationships
My initial draw to services started back in secondary school days where I had a part time job fabricating and installing ductwork. This led me to college to complete HND Diploma in building services. I then spent 5 years in a building services practice designing and drawing services. The practical early education of hands on installation work with college learning and design gave me invaluable experience to progress my career. I left Ireland for 18 months to see the world and worked in Christchurch NZ on the famous art gallery as the mechanical PM for managing the HVAC installations. It was nearing project completion that I met my wife who persuaded me to come to London which was in 2003. I spent seven years as a TSM with a competitor before joining BW in 2010. I have worked as senior TSM until recently being promoted to head up the TSM department to bring consistency and high standards to the BW TSM’s delivering our BW projects.
Darren
Walsh
Technical Services Director
Victoria
Ward
Contracts Manager
BUILT WITH:
- A vinyl record collection from every country she has visited to remind her of the trip
- Trying every hobby once (and failing to keep them up). Since moving to the UK Victoria has taken up rowing, Italian, choir practice, singing lessons and a gym membership she rarely uses
- A mission to visit every country in Europe whilst residing in the UK
Victoria is one of our Contracts Managers at BW; she has eight years’ experience in the construction industry and her strong interpersonal and leadership skills enable her to take a team-driven approach to her role. Over her professional career, she has developed a strong knowledge and understanding of the contractual and administrative aspects of construction theory through on-site experience and managing various stakeholders’ construction and procedures.
Victoria
Ward
Contracts Manager
Vicki
Webb
Creative Services Director
BUILT WITH:
- An intense curiosity for the world of creativity, innovation and design
- Absolute gadget queen, technology nerd
- A very well-stamped passport
Vicki looks after BW’s in-house bid design, 3D visualisation and design support teams, leading the way on BW’s innovative submissions, bespoke site set ups and visualisation ideas. Before joining BW, Vicki worked for a leading UK digital marketing agency and then a FTSE 250 media specialist group, before travelling to Australia and Asia. Her dedication to consistency and wealth of experience in what good looks like enables Vicki and her team to produce industry leading creative bids, ensuring the client understands the true BW experience from day 1.
Vicki
Webb
Creative Services Director
Rhys
Williams
Contracts Manager
BUILT WITH:
- A QS Master’s degree
- 8 years at BW
- Being fanatical about football
Rhys has been at BW for eight years, with a short two and a half year break working in the Middle East!
A committed and passionate individual, Rhys brings a logical ethos to all projects he is involved in. His strong background in pre-construction means he is able to ensure all of his client’s KPIs are met. Rhys is able to communicate at all levels and always strives to give his clients a ‘best in class’ service and a DF@PC product and the end (even if it’s with a few footballing stories along the journey!)