Nigel White
Chief Risk Officer, AtkinsRéalis
Nigel W.M. White is Chief Risk Officer at AtkinsRéalis. He joined the Company in August 2019, reporting directly to Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer, and is part of the Executive Committee. Based in London, United Kingdom (UK), he leads the Project Performance and Risk Oversight function that ensures delivery and execution across all the Company’s operational sectors.
Mr. White has over 30 years of experience in managing all aspects of civil, building, foundation, electrical and mechanical contracts in Hong Kong, UK and USA. Prior to joining AtkinsRéalis, he was Executive Director at Gammon Construction Limited in Hong Kong where he had responsibility for the company’s operations together with financial performance responsibilities, business growth strategy and business development.
He also spent over 20 years at Balfour Beatty in a variety of increasingly senior positions including Commercial Manager responsible for various projects. His early career was spent with Bucknall Austin and Partners – Chartered Quantity Surveyors and George Stubbings Limited, both in the UK.