Victoria Pomarnevska has been appointed as the new Director of Strategy and Transformation for Laing O’Rourke’s Europe hub.

She joins the business from her role as Strategy and Planning Director at British Gas.

Pomarnevska will initially work alongside current strategy head Glenn Sheedy who is taking up a new role as Director, Strategic Programmes (UK).

Managing Director of Laing O’Rourke’s Europe Hub Peter Lyons said: “I’m delighted Victoria has joined Laing O’Rourke. She joins our Europe Executive Committee (EEC) at a pivotal time and her experience will be key to maintaining our focus on building certainty and resilience.

“Victoria will work closely with Glenn Sheedy as he transitions formally to his new role in the business of Director, Strategic Programmes (UK) where he will continue to drive forward our new delivery paradigm.

“I want to thank Glenn for his stewardship in clearly defining our strategic priorities in support of Deliver 2025. It’s terrific that he will now take this expertise on to the work he is doing in Strategic Programmes.”

Pomarnevska added: “Laing O’Rourke’s purpose-driven desire to change the construction industry makes this an exciting place to work. I am thrilled to be playing my part in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in service of humanity.”