We are delighted to expand our Board of Directors with the appointment of Chloe Smith, Director of Communications at STRABAG UK. Chloe has over two decades of communications experience on major UK projects including the 2012 London Olympics, Crossrail, TfL tube and station upgrades, and HS2, and is currently Director of Communications at STRABAG UK, where she oversees communication and engagement of several complex infrastructure and ground engineering projects.
Among these projects is the construction of 22km of twin-bore tunnels for HS2 and the world’s longest single bored tunnel in Northeast England as part of the Woodsmith project. Smith brings extensive expertise in infrastructure delivery and in conveying the benefits of transport investment to sustain public and political support.
Before joining STRABAG UK, Chloe was Head of Communications for the Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture delivering the HS2 London tunnels and approaches, and led the JV’s internal and external communications as well as branding and design for almost three years.
Chloe’s extensive expertise and knowledge in the delivery of communications strategies for major infrastructure projects will be an invaluable addition to the Board as it works to rebuild consensus for the development of high speed rail in the UK.
We believe that Britain needs a new intercity rail network for the nation to compete economically and continues to promote and support the successful delivery of new high speed rail across the breadth of the UK, bringing vast benefits to people, businesses, communities and the environment.
Commenting on the appointment, Chloe Smith said:
“It is a privilege to join the High Speed Rail Group’s Board of Directors, and I look forward to implementing communication strategies that rebuild support and public confidence in transport infrastructure development. I look forward to applying my communications and engagement experience to highlight the significant social, economic, and environmental improvements of investing in high-speed rail.”