Stuart McLachlan
Director of Sustainability, WSP Group
Stuart joined WSP in 1995 to be responsible for the start-up of the environmental business within WSP Group. The business, based entirely in the UK at this time, quickly grew and Stuart became the Managing Director of WSP Environmental UK in 1997. By 2001 Stuart had developed the business from 2 people in London to over 100 people in 10 offices across the UK. The market and our clients were expanding globally and so in 2001 he was appointed Global Managing Director of WSP's Environment & Energy business. We now have over 1,000 staff in over 65 offices all around the world.
There is no set week for Stuart but of course he has an overall responsibility for the strategic direction and growth of the business. This involves service and geographic expansion activities, including acquisitions, and overseeing the structure of the business to ensure knowledge sharing and consistent client experience. Stuart also spends a lot of time with our clients and our staff to ensure we keep and attract the best people, and to promote an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages the best ideas to come to fruition.
Stuart is also a Board Director for WSP Group Plc and is the Director of Sustainability for WSP Group globally. In this role he is responsible for positioning WSP effectively to capitalise on the opportunities presented by low carbon markets as well as setting our own internal standards and implementing best practice.
His Background
Stuart's background is in environmental pollution science. Prior to WSP Stuart worked as a practising environmental consultant. He spent the first few years of his career working for small public and venture capital backed companies. Since then, and with his role at WSP, Stuart has become heavily involved in the development of new environmental markets, particularly looking at energy and sustainability.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Environmental Biology
MSc Environmental Pollution Science
Advanced Management Programme,INSEAD,France
Climate Leaders Programme, University of Cambridge
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