Finnegan takes joint group managing director job at Bethell

Jarlath Finnegan steps into the newly created role to continue the construction group’s growth drive and strengthen its leadership.

He will work alongside Tim Kilroe, who is also a joint group managing director, shaping Bethell’s long-term strategy over the next 10 years.

In particular, Finnegan will lead the rollout of the firm’s Enterprise Resource Planning system and work closely with the construction and utility services senior leadership to maximise opportunities in high-growth markets.

Finnegan will work from Bethell Group’s Kearsley office alongside around 100 other staff. In total, Bethell Group has nearly 350 employees.

Before joining Bethell, Finnegan spent almost two years as group chief executive officer at AllPoints Fibre.

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Jarlath Finnegan, joint group managing director, said: “The company’s reputation for in-house delivery is truly unique within the infrastructure and green energy sectors, and I’m looking forward to working with the team to help shape the next chapter of this remarkable 160-year story.”

Tim Kilroe, also joint group managing director at Bethell, said: “Bringing Jarlath into the business marks an important step in building the next generation of leadership at Bethell.

“His experience in scaling up businesses and driving operational transformation will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve. I’m pleased to welcome him on board and look forward to working closely together in the years ahead.”

Bethell Group has various projects underway in the region. It is currently undertaking airside and landside infrastructure upgrades as part of Manchester Airport’s £1.3bn transformation, as well as working on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.