Leighton brands Construction, Mining divisions, names four MDs

SYDNEY – In a major restructuring, Leighton Holdings has basically split its key business areas into two branded entities, its construction sector to be branded as Leighton Contractors and mining as Thiess. In conjunction with the move, Leighton announced the appointment of Managing Directors to its Construction, Mining, PPP and Engineering businesses.

Construction will be led by David Jurd, who is currently Executive General Manager of Leighton Contractors’ Infrastructure Division. Mining will be led by Bruce Munro, who is currently Managing Director of Thiess. PPPs will be led by Angel Muriel, who is currently Leighton Holdings’ Chief Development Officer, and Engineering will be led by Craig Laslett, who is currently Managing Director of Leighton Contractors.

Ian Edwards will continue to lead Leighton Asia, India and Offshore; Glenn Palin will continue to lead John Holland, and Mark Gray will continue to lead Leighton Properties. www.leighton.com.au (ATI).