Glanua, a leading engineering company specialising in the design, build and maintenance of critical water and wastewater infrastructure in Ireland and the UK, has announced the appointment of Conor Gilligan as Managing Director of its Municipal Ireland & UK division.
In his new role, Mr Gilligan will lead Glanua’s design, development, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater projects for public authorities in both Ireland and the UK.
Mr Gilligan brings extensive experience and expertise to Glanua having worked in the construction sector for over 35 years, almost twenty of which were spent as Global Chief Executive of Roadbridge Civil Engineering Contractors.
A native of Co. Clare, he graduated from University College Cork before embarking on a career in the construction industry.
Commenting on Mr Gilligan’s appointment, Karl Zimmerer, Group Managing Director at Glanua, said: “We are delighted to announce Conor’s appointment as Managing Director of our Municipal Ireland & UK division. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the delivery, development and operation of complex engineering and infrastructure projects. He also has a proven track record in successfully managing and leading companies operating across a number of sectors and serving a diverse range of clients.”
Conor Gilligan said: “I am pleased to be joining Glanua at what is an important time for the business and its clients. There is increasing demand and funding for the water and wastewater infrastructure, particularly in the public sector. As an industry leader, Glanua is well positioned to address this urgent and critical need, assisting our valued clients in Ireland and the UK in designing, developing, operating and maintaining high-quality, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. I look forward to working with our talented teams to continue delivering for our clients and to build on the strong foundations already in place.”