About
Philip Wainwright joined Wates as Chief Financial Officer in December 2018 and serves on the Group Board and Executive Committee, and was appointed Interim Chief Executive in July 2022. He previously held the role of Group Finance Director at Willmott Dixon and has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry across financial and operational roles at firms including Byrne Group, Laing O'Rourke, Biwater Plc, National Grid and ED&F Man. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering, started his career as a graduate engineer at Balfour Beatty, and qualified as a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Philip Wainwright work?
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