IPMA-UCL The Megaproject CEO – with Matt Palmer, Executive Director of Lower Thames Crossing

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 fifth Executive Director, Matt Palmer from Lower Thames Crossing.”

Dr Juliano Denicol, IPMA Global Head Megaprojects SIG said: “We are delighted to welcome Matt Palmer, Executive Director of Lower Thames Crossing, one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects. The Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the country’s road network for a generation and an essential component in the UK’s future transport infrastructure. The new Lower Thames Crossing will ease congestion on the Dartford Crossing and improve journeys across the region. Its unique position as the only road across the Thames east of London makes the Dartford Crossing one of the most strategically vital roads in the UK, connecting people to jobs, businesses to customers, and some of the country’s biggest ports and distribution hubs. The Lower Thames Crossing will be the longest road tunnel in the UK, stretching 2.6 miles (4.1km) under the Thames.”