Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company, has appointed Patricia Moore as its new managing director for the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
In her new role, Patricia Moore will lead Turner & Townsend’s strategic direction across EMEA and oversee the firm’s client portfolio and talent. In the region, Turner & Townsend has offices in sixteen European countries, four Middle Eastern countries and ten African countries.
Moore is currently managing director of the UK business – a role she will retain as she assumes dual responsibility alongside the EMEA position. She has been with the consulting firm since 1999, holding a number of senior leadership positions in the UK and region. She was appointed to the Executive Board six years ago.
In her client work, Moore has worked on numerous landmark real estate, defence, public transport and infrastructure programmes and projects. These include London’s Jubilee Line extension, Heathrow Airport, Crossrail and High Speed 2, as well as projects for major real estate clients such as the Wellcome Trust, Imperial College London and the Natural History Museum.
Asked which project she is most proud to have been involved in, Moore pointed to Crossrail, one of the most extensive infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Europe. “Crossrail was complex to initiate and deliver into operation, bringing over 1.5 million passengers within 45 minutes of central London. Crossrail is a fantastic accomplishment for London in the 21st century and for our industry.”
Next chapter
Moore takes on the role following a period of major transition and growth for Turner & Townsend. Following the merger with the project management business of CBRE, Turner & Townsend roughly doubled its headcount last year and significantly expanded its global footprint. Today, the firm employs more than 22,000 people across more than 60 countries.
Turner & Townsend has also experienced rapid organic growth in recent years. To put its growth into perspective – between 2020 and today, the company’s global turnover has increased from $950 million to $7.43 billion, a rise of 683%.
“Our business goes from strength to strength, and these changes both reflect our increased scale across the globe and set us up for the next phase of growth,” said Moore. “Across our work, clients are navigating a complex and uncertain environment. Our EMEA-wide and global footprint means we have a deep understanding of the market, enabling us to manage risk and keep investments on track.”
Turner & Townsend specialises in the delivery of major programmes, project, cost and commercial management, project controls and digital solutions. The company primarily works with clients in real estate, infrastructure, technology, energy and natural resources.