Build UK chair turns from White to Brown

Paul BrownPaul Brown, chief executive of John Sisk & Son, succeeds Julie White, managing director of D-Drill & Sawing as Build UK in its 10th anniversary year. Brown, a civil engineer, was previously vice chair of Build UK after joining the board in 2022. His expected appointment was confirmed alongside the rest of the board at the organisation’s annual general meeting today. Two new board members elected were Skanska UK chief executive Katy Dowding and Lee Rowswell, director of GKR Scaffolding. In his first speech to members at the AGM, Brown said: “Taking on the role of Build UK chair at such a pivotal time for our industry is a huge privilege.