Network Rail chief takes finance reins at Skanska

Grant Prior 3 years ago
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Skanska UK has confirmed Meliha Duymaz as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President.

Meliha joins Skanska from Network Rail, where she was Finance Director for the eastern region running from London to Scotland, its largest regional business with 10,000 employees.

At Network Rail she oversaw investment in multi-billion-pound programmes and projects. Prior to this, Meliha served as Managing Director for the Anglia Route, leading multifunctional teams responsible for infrastructure management and service delivery for some of the most intensely operated rail routes into London.

Before joining Network Rail in 2012, Meliha worked for a diverse range of organisations including Serco and Huntsworth.

Gregor Craig, President and CEO of Skanska UK said, “I am delighted to welcome Meliha to Skanska UK, bringing her broad experience across a variety of sectors.”

 

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