Vincent has been CEO of Turner & Townsend since 2008. During that period he has driven the diversification of the business globally and built its reputation as an industry leader in delivering complex programmes.
Vincent graduated with a degree in construction economics and is a chartered quantity surveyor. He has in-depth experience around the set up and procurement of major programmes and has worked across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources markets.
He is recognised for his expertise and understanding of the global construction industry. Contributing to a number of industry groups and currently sitting on the Construction Leadership Council, he has twice been named Building CEO of the year.
Vincent joined Turner & Townsend in 1989. He became managing director of its UK cost management business in 2000 and was given responsibility for driving its international business in 2005. Vincent was made CE0 in 2008, which he combined with the Chairman’s role in 2015. During his period as CEO the business has grown fourfold and now employs more than 6,000 people in 45 countries.