Fulcrum names executive chairman

Sheffield-based utilities and infrastructure specialist Fulcrum Group has appointed Jonathan Chapman as executive chairman to support its long-term growth strategy.

A chartered civil engineer with more than 35 years’ experience, Jonathan joins the business as it embarks on a new three-year growth plan focused on expanding its integrated service offering across the UK’s energy and infrastructure sectors.

His career spans the water, gas, power and telecommunications industries, including founding and leading the UK business of Burns & McDonnell, growing it into a 200-strong organisation with revenues approaching £100 million. 

He also serves as vice chair of CIGRE UK.

As executive chairman, Jonathan will work with Fulcrum Group’s leadership team and board to provide strategic oversight and support the delivery of its long-term growth ambitions.

He said: “Fulcrum is a business with a proud heritage, a highly respected brand and a strong platform for growth. 

“Having worked across the utilities sector for more than three decades, I have seen first-hand the increasing demand for the infrastructure needed to support the UK’s transition to a more electrified future.

“What particularly attracted me to the role was the breadth of expertise that already exists across the group. 

“Fulcrum combines specialist capabilities in utility infrastructure, High Voltage power and asset maintenance, supported by highly skilled people and long-standing customer relationships.

“Customers increasingly want partners who can support them throughout the lifecycle of an asset rather than providing a single service at a single point in time. 

“Fulcrum is uniquely positioned to bring those capabilities together, creating greater value for customers and building long-term relationships.

“The opportunities emerging are significant, and I look forward to working alongside the board and executive team to support the next phase of the group’s growth.”

Jonathan’s appointment further strengthens the group’s leadership team as it continues to expand its capabilities across multi-utility infrastructure, high-voltage electrical networks, asset maintenance and specialist engineering services.

Jonathan Turner, chief executive of Bayford Group, a major shareholder in Fulcrum Group, and a board director, added: “Jonathan brings an exceptional combination of sector knowledge, leadership experience and strategic insight. 

“His understanding of the utilities, infrastructure and energy markets, together with his proven ability to grow and develop businesses, make him the ideal executive chair for Fulcrum.

“Fulcrum has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist services across multiple utility and infrastructure disciplines, supported by talented people and long-standing customer relationships. 

“As the market continues to evolve, we see significant opportunities to further strengthen that position by offering customers a more integrated service across the full asset lifecycle.

“Jonathan shares that vision and brings the experience needed to help accelerate our growth ambitions while maintaining the high standards, technical expertise and customer focus that underpin the business. 

“We are delighted to welcome him to the group and look forward to working together as we continue to build on Fulcrum’s success.”

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