Bob Reynolds

Globalization, mergers and acquisitions, vertical integrations and partnerships, all demand more of the people at the top.

As world-class organisations grapple with the global challenges of the 21st century, it is their leaders that define success.

Today's energy and utility corporations face intense market and competitive pressures: Strong leadership is the driving force that shapes the successful company.

UK infrastructure, underinvested for many years, in both the public and private sectors, is now heavily into catch-up mode. There are large numbers of new transportation schemes in planning and underway, particularly in rail, but also in road and aviation.

The Construction Practice has built its reputation on working closely with clients to achieve their short, medium and long term goals through the acquisition of talent. By working throughout the life-cycle of the Built Environment we have established a unique network and understanding of our clients needs and how we can attract the highest calibre talent to them.

Support Services is a rapidly growing sector, as many organisations chose to focus on core activites whilst outsourcing their other activities to specialist service providers.

The utilities sector covers water, gas, electricity and infrastructure aspects of telecommunications. In most parts of the UK companies providing these services are now in the private sector, although they remain regulated by the public sector.

The transportation sector in the UK is an interesting mix of public and private sector activity and investment. In the road sector we work for the various bodies that build, own and maintain the network, from highways to byways, and for their various support services contractors, plus road users including bus and coach service operators.

The UK's manufacturing landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade due to globalisation in general and the rise of low-cost economies in particular.

The automotive sector remains a pivotal part of the UK manufacturing sector. Despite a trend of migration to low-cost manufacturing regions, altogether seven global automotive companies manufacture cars in the UK, together with a number of truck, van and bus companies and many of the world's major component manufacturers.

The UK building products market is estimated to be worth c £35 billion per annum. It is a sector heavily affected by general economic conditions, which currently are not favourable, as well as by the environmental agenda.

Profitable and efficient management of assets has become a greater priority for Public and Private sector organisations alike. The challenge of profit maximisation through effective investment and divestment strategies and the effective utilisation of assets to fulfill the needs of the staff and business are topics that have gained significant traction.