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Dyer & Butler appoints Richard Walker as COO

Dyer & Butler has announced the appointment of Richard Walker as Chief Operating Officer (COO).


Courtesy Dyer & Butler

 
Reporting to M Group Services Managing Director – Transport, Neil Edwards, Richard (above) will assume overall responsibility for all Dyer & Butler operations in support of its continued growth strategy across the UK aviation, rail highways and support infrastructure markets.

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Neil Edwards commented: “Richard brings a wealth of transport sector experience to this role and his appointment will provide Dyer & Butler with additional strategic support to deliver its aspired growth. Richard’s arrival will also allow me to devote more of my time to reinforcing our continued growth across the Group’s wider transport division. I wish Richard every success in his new role.”

In addition to Dyer & Butler, the M Group Services transport division also includes; Antagrade Electrical, a provider of specialist railway electrification infrastructure services; and KH Engineering Services, a mechanical and electrical engineering specialist for the rail and wider transport sectors.


 

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