Graham Dundas has been promoted to chief executive of Willmott Dixon and Ray Willmott is moving from his current role of group chief executive to become the company’s new executive chairman, following the retirement of Colin Enticknap as executive chairman at the end of 2023.
Roger Forsdyke, chief operating officer for Willmott Dixon Interiors, and Chris Tredget, COO for Fortem – the company’s repairs and maintenance company – have also joined the board.
Dundas (pictured left with Rick Willmott), who in his previous role was chief financial officer, joined Willmott Dixon as a management trainee in 1998 and has held a number of key positions during his time at the company.
Rick Willmott said: “Firstly, I want to take this opportunity to thank Colin for his enormous contribution over almost four decades with our company. Colin’s leadership, dedication and acumen has been more than instrumental in shaping the company we are today, and I am immensely grateful for his support as a main board colleague of 30 years.
“Looking to the future, I’m delighted that Graham’s progression through our company has now seen him promoted to chief executive and I look forward to working with him in our new roles. With the addition of Chris and Roger to the main board, it strengthens our senior leadership team across the full range of our services in the built environment, and further supports our ability to help customers achieve their long-term growth priorities.
“As we start 2024, our new-look main board reflects our ambition for continued growth while maintaining important continuity, stability and cultural consistency. It also reflects our ethos of promoting from within where possible.”
