Editorial Contributor

Robert MacLeod is group finance director at Atkins plc. He joined in 2003 as group financial controller and was appointed to his present position in June 2004. In this role, he sets the strategic direction for the group, together with the CEO and one other executive director.

Before joining Atkins, he worked for Enterprise Oil plc, a FTSE 100 oil and gas exploration company, holding various roles in London, including financial reporting manager, deputy treasurer and M&A manager. He also spent four years in Houston, Texas, as finance and commercial vice president for Enterprise’s business in the Gulf of Mexico. He is a chartered accountant and graduate of Cambridge University.