Philippe Bernard, a seasoned veteran with 30 years of experience at Bouygues, will step into the role. His appointment comes after a challenging period for the company, which reported cumulative losses of just over £100m in 2023 and 2022. Reports Contract Journal
Fabienne Viala, who joined as Chair in 2016, assumed the additional responsibilities of CEO last year following Rob Bradley’s retirement amid a company restructure.
Pierre-Eric Saint-André, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Bouygues Construction, praised Viala’s leadership, stating: “Fabienne has steered Bouygues UK with resilience, passion, and tenacity over the last eight years.”
“Championing sustainable construction and fostering diversity and inclusion, Fabienne has transformed Bouygues UK and positioned it as a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom, leaving a lasting impact.”