Senior changes as construction group Linesight expands

John Butler is named as CEO of Linesight, succeeding Paul Boylan who takes on wider role as group CEO of IPS-Integrated Project Services

John Butler and Paul Boylan of construction consultancy Linesight.

Construction consultancy Linesight has appointed John Butler as CEO as part of a number of executive changes in line with the firm’s ongoing growth.

As Linesight enters its next phase of growth, Mr Butler will focus on expanding its global reach, strengthening its capabilities and continuing to build high-performing and diverse teams to meet the evolving needs of clients.

He succeeds Paul Boylan, who will remain closely involved with Linesight and its clients as group CEO of IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC (IPS). Boylan will continue to lead this wider group, encompassing IPS, Linesight and Springtide.

Today, the group comprises of more than 4,500 people and generates approximately $2bn in net revenue, providing multi-sector solutions through its specialist brands.

Under Paul Boylan’s leadership, the business has scaled from 20 offices and 700 people in 2021 to 44 offices across 30 countries and more than 2,500 people today. Over that period, Linesight has delivered year-on-year revenue growth of between 15% and 24% and is forecasting continued double-digit growth over the next three years.

John Butler has built a strong track record of international leadership during his 25 years with Linesight, holding roles across the UK, EMEA and APAC. Over the past 15 years, he has built Linesight’s APAC and Middle East business from a small team to over 600 people across ten offices and eight markets.

Today, the region supports Linesight’s largest global clients, including four of the top ten technology companies in the Fortune Global 500, and has delivered more than 200 data centre projects across 15 countries.

Meanwhile, Scott Halyday will succeed John Butler as MD, APAC and the GCC, and join Linesight’s global executive team.

Based in Singapore, Scott Halyday joined the firm in 2018 and brings more than 20 years’ experience leading complex programmes and client relationships across APAC and international markets. He will lead a strategically important region for Linesight, spanning eight markets and a diverse client base across data centres, life sciences, high-tech industrial and commercial sectors.

John Butler said: “I started my career here as a graduate, and over the years I have seen first-hand the strength of our people, the trust our clients place in us and how far we have come as a global business. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Paul as group CEO.

“Linesight has built a strong reputation through deep expertise and a genuine understanding of our clients’ businesses, and those qualities will continue to define us. As we enter our next phase, we have a significant opportunity to build on what we have achieved, strengthen our capabilities, continue to build high-performing and diverse teams, and extend our reach in the markets where our clients are investing and growing.”