Leading construction firm BAM UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of its new Executive Director of Finance.

Abigail Farrell-Black takes over the role from Henri de Pater, BAM UK & Ireland's former Executive Director of Finance, who will now act as Chief Financial Officer at Royal BAM Group.

Abigail joins BAM from Thames Water, where she held the position of Finance Director for Operations.

Prior to her time at Thames Water, Abigail held senior finance leadership positions at some of the UK's largest utility companies, including Southern Water and UK Power Networks. She brings over 20 years of financial, commercial, strategic, and operational experience in regulated industries.

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Discussing her new role, Abigail Farrell-Black, Executive Director of Finance at BAM UK & Ireland, said: "I'm excited to be part of BAM, an organisation that places sustainability and people at the heart of everything it does. BAM is on an exciting journey, going from strength to strength, and playing a key role in delivering the projects and infrastructure that are shaping the UK’s future — from critical infrastructure and net zero schools to leading the transition to green energy."

Meanwhile, John Wilkinson, Chief Operating Officer BAM UK and Ireland added: "We're delighted to welcome Abigail to BAM. Her expertise will be instrumental in supporting our commitment to delivering strong, predictable performance, high-quality projects, and lasting value to the communities where we operate. Her passion for driving digital innovation, combined with her dedication to building and empowering strong teams, aligns perfectly with BAM’s culture and values."