International Project Management Association (IPMA) and the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (UCL) announce the next global keynote of The IPMA-UCL Megaproject CEO series. Coordinated by UCL’s Dr. Juliano Denicol, Global Head of the IPMA SIG Megaprojects, the IPMA-UCL Megaproject CEO invites a stellar group of leaders that are at the forefront of megaproject delivery practices. The Megaproject CEO builds upon the growing interest in leadership practices and recent research that recommends an emphasis on building and leading collaborations to advance our understanding of megaproject delivery.
Dr. Mladen Vukomanović, IPMA Vice President Profession Development said: “Our long-term cooperation with UCL plays an important role in global coverage of the best practices in megaproject management. The Megaproject CEO Global Keynotes series demonstrates the value that project managers bring to society and show the true responsibility of Project Professionals. During the interviews Megaproject CEOs share their leadership insights, creating a legacy for the project profession. I am happy to announce our sixth CEO, Beth West from East West Rail.”
Dr Juliano Denicol, IPMA Global Head Megaprojects SIG said: “We are delighted to welcome Beth West, Chief Executive Officer of East West Rail. The East West Rail project will establish a rail link between Cambridge and Oxford to improve connections between East Anglia and central, southern, and western England. East West Rail’s purpose is to unlock sustainable economic growth – attracting investment to the UK, connecting businesses, creating jobs, and making the communities between Oxford and Cambridge a place that people want to live, work, and settle down. East West Rail will have a pivotal role in helping to unlock the economic opportunity in the Oxford-Cambridge region, which could be worth over £100 billion in additional value every year by 2050. East West Rail will also improve connectivity and make it easier to reach some of the UK’s main airports.”
Speaker
Beth West
Chief Executive Officer, East West Rail Co
Beth West is the Chief Executive Officer of East West Rail Co, the company established to deliver a new rail line between Oxford and Cambridge. Beth has worked at the intersection of the public and private sector for all of her career, working in the built environment and infrastructure from a wide variety of perspectives, with the aim of trying to improve people’s lives.
Prior to joining EWR, Beth’s career has spanned four types of roles: contracting, client roles, banking and politics. Most recently Beth was the Managing Director for the Regional South business of Balfour Beatty UK Construction Services, accountable for delivering a wide array of civil engineering and building work including highways, flood defence, defence, scientific and residential buildings.
The bulk of her career has been spent working in several client organisations, including Landsec, as Head of Development for the London portfolio and Head of Development Management, HS2 Ltd for 5 years as Commercial Director, and Transport for London in a number of different roles during her 9 years there. Beth began her career working on Capitol Hill in Washington for the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House of Representatives, before moving on to 8 years in project finance banking with Credit Suisse and Société Générale in New York and London.
Beth is a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Moderator
Dr. Juliano Denicol
Global Head of IPMA SIG Megaprojects
Organizer: Megaprojects
Date and time: January 25, 2023, 2pm CET
Format: webinar
Duration: 1h
Number of CPDs: 1.5
Mode of delivery: online
Ticket price: Free
