Monday, February 12, 2007
John Laing Projects & Developments has appointed Martin Woodhouse as Development Manager to capitalise on its increasing level of property led projects.
Prior to joining John Laing, Martin, a Chartered Surveyor, spent two years at British Waterways as a Development Surveyor representing the company on its joint-venture property development partnerships. Prior to that, he worked as a PFI bid manager for King Sturge in the education sector.Commenting on his appointment, Martin said: “I am excited about the opportunities and challenges to develop John Laing’s property activity, whilst enhancing its core business.”
Jamie Kerr, Managing Director of John Laing Projects & Developments said: “Martin’s appointment is part of our on-going strategy to build a credible presence in infrastructure related property development.”
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For further information please contact:
Caroline Sturdy at The Madano Partnership
Tel: 020 7593 4000 or Email: caroline.sturdy@madano.co.uk, or
Christine Jones at John Laing plc
Tel: 020 7901 3290 or Email: christine.jones@laing.com
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About John Laing plc
John Laing is one of the UK's leading investors, developers and operators of privately financed, public sector infrastructure projects such as education, health, rail and roads. Its core business is focused entirely upon the development of PPP projects and operations. The Group currently invests in a total of 52 projects.
About John Laing Projects & Developments
John Laing’s activities in property development and rail infrastructure are delivered through its projects and developments team. By utilising the team’s specialist skills in property development for further education colleges and rail related commercial mixed-use schemes, the company is able to help the funding model for these projects.