Executive Directors

Picture of Adrian Ewer, FCA – Chief Executive, John Laing plc Adrian Ewer, FCA – Chief Executive, John Laing plc

After qualifying as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Adrian pursued his finance career with key posts in Chloride Group plc, Akai (UK) Ltd, the Ratcliffe Group Ltd, and as Group Treasurer for Lilley plc prior to joining John Laing plc in 1991.  Adrian was appointed the Group’s Deputy Finance Director in March 1995 and Group Finance Director in June 1999, and became Chief Executive on 1 June 2006. 

Adrian was instrumental in shaping and securing a future for the plc following the difficult divestment of the construction division in 2001.  Following a decision by the new plc Board early in 2002, Adrian led the successful divestment of the Group’s house-building businesses.  Adrian is responsible for CSR issues relating to Human Rights and employee issues.

Picture of Derek Potts – Director, John Laing plc and Managing Director, Business Development Derek Potts – Director, John Laing plc and Managing Director, Business Development

Derek joined John Laing plc in 2001, where he heads the Business Development division, which is responsible for the Group's PPP/PFI bidding and business development in all sectors, both UK and internationally. Growth is targetted principally in Europe, North America and Asia/Asia-Pacific.

Derek is a Chartered Accountant and graduate engineer, and previously held senior positions with Jardine Matheson UK, GB Railways Group plc and Virgin Group. He is a member of the Group's Executive Committee, and a main board director.  Derek is responsible for CSR issues relating to customers and consumers.

Picture of Chris Waples - Operations Director, John Laing plc Chris Waples - Operations Director, John Laing plc

Chris joined John Laing plc in August 2007, as main board director for Operations, including John Laing Integrated Services, both in the UK and in international markets. Chris will lead Operations and will be responsible for managing all aspects of delivery over the whole project life from construction through to and including the operating phases.

Chris formerly held senior management positions with Amey plc, where is was responsible for Public and Private sectors, and prior to that has held senior positions with Scottish Power plc and Blue Circle plc.

Picture of Lynn Krige - Finance Director, John Laing plc Lynn Krige - Finance Director, John Laing plc

Lynn qualified as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa where she began her career in the construction industry.  In 1999 she joined the John Laing central finance team, and in 2002 was appointed as the Group Financial Controller.  Lynn was appointed as the Group's Finance Director on 1 July 2007.