{"id":11881,"date":"2023-01-18T15:48:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T23:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/ex-sports-minister-colin-moynihan-to-be-new-amey-chairman\/"},"modified":"2023-01-18T15:48:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T23:48:36","slug":"ex-sports-minister-colin-moynihan-to-be-new-amey-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/ex-sports-minister-colin-moynihan-to-be-new-amey-chairman\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-sports minister Colin Moynihan to be new Amey chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/files\/membership-default-internal\/\" class=\"memberhide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/20220718_175041000_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"-\"><\/a><br\/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">The announcement follows the recent acquisition of Amey by One Equity Partners and Buckthorn Partners, where Moynihan is also Chairman.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Moynihan was Minister for Sport from 1987-1990 in Margaret Thatcher\u2019s government and also served <span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">as Energy Minister and Environment Minister under John Major.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-ad-id=\"122945\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eca.co.uk%2Fclient%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dweb-banner%26utm_campaign%3DSpecifier%26utm_content%3DJanuary\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\"> He has also acted as Chairman of the UK Renewable Energy Advisory Group and was the first President of the British Wind Energy Association. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3904026597044221316paragraph\"><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">Amey said: \u201cColin will support the board in their focus on Amey supporting the UK\u2019s energy transition efforts as well as the company\u2019s continued development of its ESG programme in support of social value.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3904026597044221316paragraph\"><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">He replaces former Balfour Beatty chief executive Tyler who has served as Chairman since 2018. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-ad-id=\"470321\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limelightonlhoist.com%2Flevelblue%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/lhoist 300 x250 (2).png\" alt=\"-\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"m_3904026597044221316paragraph\"><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">Moynihan, said:<\/span><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\"> \u201cIt is a crucial time to be joining Amey as the company looks to bring its expertise in transport and buildings infrastructure to bear on the UK\u2019s net zero ambitions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3904026597044221316paragraph\"><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">\u201cI am looking forward to working with the leadership team and offering my support as they realise the future vision for the business.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3904026597044221316paragraph\"><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">Andy Milner, Amey CEO, said:<\/span><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\"> \u201cWe are at an important turning point for the business, and Colin\u2019s wealth of experience in both Government and business across numerous sectors will help us realise Amey\u2019s potential. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_3904026597044221316paragraph\"><span class=\"m_3904026597044221316normaltextrun\">\u201cI would also like to thank Ian for his contribution as Chairman since 2018, particularly through the sale and transition.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-ad-id=\"93789\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.constructionline.co.uk%2Fproducts-services%2Fmemberships%2F\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/002- Constructionline-GIF-V2.gif\" alt=\"-\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a 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