News Jul 2019

CRASH appoints VolkerFitzpatrick’s John O’Grady as new Trustee to the Board

CRASH is delighted to announce that John O’Grady, Commercial Director at Patron company VolkerFitzpatrick, will join the CRASH Board as a Trustee.

“I am delighted and honoured to have been asked to become a Trustee of CRASH. The Building division has been a Patron of the charity for four years and fully supports its work in assisting homelessness charities and hospices. I am looking forward to working with the Chairman and other Trustees to develop the strategy for supporting these fantastic charity projects going forward.”

John O’Grady

Commercial Director at VolkerFitzpatrick

John’s appointment will both strengthen and complement the Board led by Arcadis Group Executive for UK, Europe and the Middle East, Alan Brookes.

‘‘CRASH is delighted to welcome John O’Grady as a Trustee of CRASH. VolkerFitzpatrick have been generous and involved supporters of CRASH for four years and John will bring his considerable experience and knowledge of the industry to the Board as a Trustee.’’

Francesca Roberts

Chief Executive of CRASH

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