WYG appoints new director
Press release
10 October 2013
WYG appoints new director
Multi-disciplinary consultancy WYG is delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Lewis as Director for Private Sector Development in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) with effect from 7 October.
Charles joins WYG from EC Harris, a built asset consultancy based in Prague, where as an Equity Partner he was responsible for developments with multi-national companies and regional client accounts across CEE. With almost 30 years experience in the industry, 18 years spent in CEE, Charles will further strengthen WYG’s existing leadership team in the region.
The appointment represents WYG’s commitment to the CEE region with the aim to expand international presence and deliver services in the locations required by clients.
Clive Anderson, WYG, Divisional Director (UK) said: ‘Charles is a well regarded, high profile property and development consultant. He joins a senior management team focussed on the expansion of our business across Central and Eastern Europe. Charles will also liaise closely with colleagues in the UK to build on the existing track record in project and cost management’.
Charles Lewis said: ‘I’m pleased to be joining such a vibrant and innovative company and look forward to working with the WYG management team and using my experience to drive expansion in CEE region’.
ENDS
Lisa Butler, PR and Communications Executive
WYG GROUP LTD
Arndale Court, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2UJ
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Notes to Editors
One of the top-ranking global consultancies employing around 1,300 people, WYG is behind some of the world’s most challenging projects. Our specialists provide expert advice and project management support that is helping shape landscapes, infrastructure, society and culture in the developed and developing world.
We advise on planning and transport, provide engineering and environmental services, consult on waste and resource management, and deliver support to enable economic and social reform.
By engaging with clients at an early stage we ensure that decisions are made which will maximise a project’s potential and deliver our client’s strategic objectives. In turn, this builds strong and lasting relationships with clients in each of our seven core sectors:
• Defence & Justice
• Energy & Waste
• Environment (including Waste & Waste Water)
• Transport
• Commercial Development & Urban Regeneration
• Mining & Metals
• Social Development & Infrastructure
WYG has an international presence with offices throughout the UK, and in Eastern Europe, the Middle East & North Africa, and South Africa.
