
Philip Hoare has been appointed Managing Director of the UK Rail business at WS Atkins plc. Formerly Managing Director of the UK Highways & Transportation business, he succeeds Douglas McCormick who is now International Rail Director.

Philip Hoare has been appointed Managing Director of the UK Rail business at WS Atkins plc. Formerly Managing Director of the UK Highways & Transportation business, he succeeds Douglas McCormick who is now International Rail Director.
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