Gareth Rhys Williams CB
InvestorNon-Executive Director, Wates Group at Wates Family Holdings
About
Gareth Rhys Williams CB has been appointed a Non-Executive Director on the Wates Group Board, joining the Wates Enterprise Board in July 2026. He is Chair of National Highways and previously served as the UK Government Chief Commercial Officer, leading changes to public-sector commercial capability. He has held Chief Executive roles at PHS Group, Charter International, Capital Safety Group and Vitec Group, with experience spanning infrastructure, commercial strategy and organisational transformation.
Colleagues at Wates Family Holdings
Andrew Wates
WFET Chair at Wates Family Holdings
Anna Mann
Group Communications and Marketing Director, Wates Group at Wates Family Holdings
Brian Long
Group Health, Safety & Wellbeing Director at Wates Family Holdings
Charles Wates
Director at Wates Family Holdings
Chelsea Walters
Group Legal Director at Wates Family Holdings
Chris Cornall
Group Technology and Data Director at Wates Family Holdings
Cressida Curtis
Group Sustainability Director at Wates Family Holdings
David Brocklebank
Executive Managing Director, Wates Land & Development at Wates Family Holdings
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