Glanua has appointed Conor Gilligan as managing director of its Municipal Ireland and UK division. The appointment reinforces the water and wastewater infrastructure specialist's leadership team as demand for critical infrastructure delivery grows across the public sector in both markets.

Glanua specialises in the design, build and maintenance of critical water and wastewater infrastructure in Ireland and the UK, according to the Irish Examiner. Karl Zimmerer, group managing director at Glanua, said Gilligan "brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the delivery, development and operation of complex engineering and infrastructure projects."

Zimmerer added that Gilligan has "a proven track record in successfully managing and leading companies operating across a number of sectors and serving a diverse range of clients." Gilligan spent more than 35 years in the construction sector, including almost 20 years as global chief executive of Roadbridge Civil Engineering Contractors.

A native of Co Clare, Gilligan graduated from University College Cork before beginning a career in the construction industry that has spanned more than three decades.

Gilligan will lead Glanua's design, development, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater projects for public authorities in both Ireland and the UK. The division works directly with municipal clients delivering critical water infrastructure under public sector contracts.

The structural driver is rising public sector demand and funding for water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. Gilligan said there is "increasing demand and funding for the water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly in the public sector."

Gilligan described the appointment as coming at "an important time for the business and its clients." His arrival positions Glanua's Municipal Ireland and UK division to expand delivery capacity as public authorities increase investment in water and wastewater infrastructure.

For the sector, Gilligan's appointment strengthens Glanua's capacity to deliver public authority contracts as investment in water and wastewater infrastructure increases across both markets.

Source: irishexaminer.com