08.11.2011

Harsco appoints new UK managing director

Industrial services company Harsco Infrastructure has appointed Richard Shuttleworth as managing director of its UK business. He joins the company from international non-mechanical industrial services Cape Industrial Services where he was UK managing director. Prior to this he was group commercial director at Amec plc.

Shuttleworth has a proven track record across the construction, oil and gas, power, process and rail industries in both commercial and operational capacities. He has particular experience in project management, process assurance, training, procurement and business turnarounds.

Ivor Harrington, Infrastructure Group CEO said: “Richard’s appointment marks a significant step in the repositioning of this very important piece of the Harsco Infrastructure global business and I am delighted to welcome him to our organisation. His combination of experience and expertise makes him ideally placed to help the continued growth and development of Harsco Infrastructure.”