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LONDON - John Wood Group PLC (LSE:LON:WG) announced Monday the appointment of Paul O’Donnell as a non-executive director, effective immediately.
O’Donnell, a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, brings over 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and business transformation to the engineering and consulting company. His board experience includes positions at Nordic Aviation Capital, EnerMech, The Very Group, and TalkTalk.
Prior to his board roles, O’Donnell served as a Managing Director at Blackstone (NYSE:BX) Advisory Partners, where he advised public and private companies as well as financial investors.
The appointment follows the decision by three Wood directors not to stand for election or reelection at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. The company stated the appointment is part of its ongoing assessment of board size and composition to ensure it meets the company’s requirements.
"Paul brings significant board experience and has led a successful career helping companies navigate similar challenges to those Wood faces today," said Roy Franklin, Chair of Wood’s Board, in the press release statement.
O’Donnell holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a Master of Accounting degree from University College Dublin. According to the company, he does not currently hold any shares in Wood.
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