Andrew MacAskill

Current Position
Procurement and Supply Chain Director, Skanska

Sustainability Experience
Andrew MacAskill is a Chartered Director, Manager and Engineer with over 25 years international experience in the utility, transport and construction sectors. In his current role as Skanska Procurement and Supply Chain Director he is responsible for sustainable supply chain development, procurement strategy and the Skanska Plant Services business. Within the UK Skanska buys more than £1 billion of products and services each year from over 7,500 suppliers and subcontractors with a significant number in London and the South East.

Andrew has been responsible for delivery of major construction projects such as the electrical infrastructure for BAA T5 and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. He has a successful track record in development of partnership relationships, financial results and award winning customer service. Andrew has also been a London Leader working with the Mayor to inspire Londoners to make the changes needed to realise the vision of London as a world-class sustainable city.

As part of the Skanska family Andrew aims to set, encourage and sustain high standards of social and environmental responsibility. This includes promoting and ensuring good labour standards, equality, diversity and inclusion in our supply chain.

As an active mountaineer, climber, skier and father of three he personifies a healthy work-life balance.

Definition of Sustainable Development and why it is important for London
The sustainability goal is "Getting the balance right". I see the greatest opportunity as managing the difficult balance of economic growth, environmental responsibility (climate change, waste, air quality etc.) and the broad range of social issues (child poverty, inequality, unemployment, exclusion etc.) that exist within London. Growth depends on utilising the full capacity and capability of the diverse range of skills, ideas and cultures that exist in London's people. Harnessing and developing this capability is our key challenge.

Providing an inclusive environment and a level playing field where everyone is able to make a valuable contribution is made more difficult by the diverse range of languages, cultures and backgrounds of the people that live in London. But this, in its self, is also our strength. The richness of different experiences and backgrounds can bring new approaches and innovative ways of doing things - a fantastic opportunity and, in many areas, an under-utilised resource.

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