Professional services firm WSP has announced that Ruth Bailey is joining from AtkinsRéalis to take up the role of Chief Operating Officer for UK & Ireland.
Ruth, a chartered civil and structural engineer, brings with her more than 20 years of international experience across the project lifecycle. Earlier in her career, she delivered major international projects before transitioning into large-scale business management and operational leadership.
At WSP, she will focus on operational excellence across the UK & Ireland business, strengthening project execution and business operations to ensure teams are supported, empowered and equipped to succeed. She will also work with the leadership team to translate business priorities into high-performance operations across the region.
Mathieu du Plooy, WSP chief operating officer for the UK & South Africa, said: “Ruth’s appointment reflects the importance we place on operational excellence as our UK & Ireland business continues to grow.
“Her engineering background and operational leadership will be a real asset to WSP.”
Commenting on her appointment, Ruth added: “WSP has an incredible reputation for delivering complex, impactful projects.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the organisation and look forward to working with Mathieu and the wider leadership team to support WSP’s continued growth and deliver strong outcomes for our clients.”
