Amanda Long
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has appointed Amanda Long as its new chief executive.
Long will take over from Edward Hardy, who has held the post since 2009, on 16 September.
Her previous roles include CEO of Morison KSi; director-general of Consumers International; CEO of Corporate Culture; head of corporate responsibility at Anglian Water Services; and international projects manager (sustainability) at Unilever.
She said: “It is a real honour to have the opportunity to lead the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which is a widely respected and successful organisation at the core of raising standards for communities, the environment, and the construction industry’s workforce.
“My career has been focused on engaging with organisations to raise standards across a range of industries. I look forward to working with organisations who are part of the Scheme and those that influence engagement with the Scheme, to help extend its reach and influence even further.”
Executive chairman of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, Isabel Martinson said: “I am delighted to welcome Amanda to the Scheme as our new chief executive. Amanda brings a huge wealth of expertise in leading organisations in roles which are focused on improving standards through corporate social responsibility programmes.
“This experience clearly resonates with the core values and mission of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and we are excited about the future opportunities to embed the Scheme across our industry, through Amanda’s leadership.
“I would also like to thank Edward Hardy for his significant achievements over the last decade as chief executive, in shaping the Scheme to become the huge success it is today.”
