Mott MacDonald’s group director for external engagement has been appointed as chair of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering.
Denise Bower, Mott MacDonald group director for external engagement, has been appointed as chair of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE).
As the business association for professional consultancy and engineering in the UK, the ACE represents around 300 member companies and champions infrastructure and the built environment to government and other stakeholders.
As Mott MacDonald’s group director for external engagement, Bower oversees the delivery of the business’s strategic commitments, particularly those related to climate change and leads on corporate reputation, government relations and public policy advocacy.
An experienced leader and highly qualified civil engineer, Bower brings a depth of global infrastructure expertise spanning academia, consultancy and strategic policy engagement. Her understanding of the policy, finance and funding environment surrounding infrastructure development makes her a key voice in shaping national and international priorities.
Milda Manomaityte, chief executive of ACE, said: “Professor Bower’s appointment comes at a critical time for the sector, as ACE works with government and stakeholders to address geopolitical and regulatory risks, support pipeline certainty, influence skills investment and ensure consultants are central to shaping how public and private finance supports national priorities.
“Denise brings an exceptional combination of strategic insight, policy influence and sector leadership. Her experience spanning industry, government engagement and academia will be invaluable as ACE continues to strengthen its voice and impact on behalf of our members.”
Commenting on her appointment, Denise Bower said: “My priority will be to bring our members together to unlock our collective potential – informing ACE’s strategic direction, influencing policy through evidence-based engagement, raising the profile of our sector and strengthening partnerships at both local and national level.”
Mott MacDonald is a long-standing member of the ACE, recently contributing to its work on how artificial intelligence is transforming the sector and developing a practical guide to managing wellbeing risk in the engineering consultancy sector.
