Construction News UK
· Feb 13, 2026 11:06 AM EST
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McAlpine chief people officer takes early retirement
Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the “well-earned early retirement” of its chief people officer Karen Brookes, who stepped down last month after almost nine years at the firm. Her successor is Rachael Smith, who has been appointed as people and shared services director. Brookes “helped… The post McAlpine chief people officer takes early retirement appeared first on Construction News.
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