Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The key to our success is our people and how we work together with our clients, deploying technology and insights, to overcome challenge and complexity, create opportunity and bring ambition to life.
I have been CEO of Turner & Townsend since 2008. During that period, I have driven the diversification of the business globally and built its reputation as an industry leader in delivering complex programmes around the world.
After graduating with a degree in construction economics and qualifying as a chartered quantity surveyor, I joined the business in 1989. I have in-depth experience of the set-up, procurement and delivery of some of the industry’s most complex major programmes, across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
I contribute to a number of industry groups and currently act as an industry advisory to the Construction Leadership Council. In recognition for my expertise and understanding of the global construction industry, I have twice been named Building magazine’s CEO of the year.
I became Managing Director of our UK cost management business in 2000 and given responsibility in 2005 for driving our international business. I was appointed CEO in 2008, which was combined with the Chairman's role in 2015.
During my period as CEO, our business has grown significantly, and we now employ more than 12,000 people across 49 countries.
Career highlights
- Appointed Chairman and CEO
2015 - Appointed CEO
2008 - Appointed to the Executive Board
2002 - Appointed MD of UK Cost Management
2000 - Joined Turner & Townsend after graduating
1989
Q. How has your career at Turner and Townsend developed?
A. I joined Turner & Townsend just after graduating in 1989 and after a time leading our London office, I became head of cost management. I then led the expansion of our international business before being appointed as Chief Executive in 2008 and Chairman in 2015.
Q. Which project are you most proud of being involved in at Turner & Townsend?
A. Inland Revenue Nottingham - at the time in the early 1990s, this was one of the largest projects in the UK. It taught me how great collaboration across the whole supply chain can drive great performance. It was also a path finder in terms of off-site construction and low-carbon design. Both of which I remain passionate about today.
Q. How do you see the business developing over the next five years?
A. I want Turner & Townsend to lead industry change by setting the standard for how major programmes are initiated and delivered. To do this we will invest further to develop our global capability, our service model and our people.
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