8 AUGUST 2026W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL NEWS BITESMcCarthy Building Companies, Inc. welcomes construction industry veteran and seasoned female executive Cathy Orquiola as Regional CEO, where she brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the construction space in relation to complex construction operations, market expansion, team development and leadership. Her appointment is another milestone in women's representation among construction leaders, as seasoned women executives are increasingly filling influential positions in key industry verticals.As executive sponsor, Cathy will collaborate with regional and national leaders to improve collaboration, exchange best practices and promote operational excellence for the organization. She will also bring her wide-ranging expertise in the data center and mission-critical construction industry to bear as a strategic leader in this burgeoning market.Cathy will be added to the company's executive committee and report to Chairman and CEO Ray Sedey. Her career experience encompasses a wide range of construction disciplines, including concrete, civil, electrical and steel work, and numerous project delivery models, such as public-private partnerships and design-build. London Gatwick names Kathleen Maes as their new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Kathleen's appointment will focus on enhancing the organizatio's strategy for workforce planning, talent management and organisational development. Her appointment was effective from 17 August, 2026.In her new role as CHRO, Kathleen will lead people strategy of London Gatwick while the airport moves forward to enhance its capabilities and evaluates the opportunities that come with the Northern Runway.Kathleen will be concentrating on workforce planning, talent management, organisational effectiveness, and employee engagement in order to ensure people and business strategy are well-coordinated. Executive Coach and CEO of BMO Advisory Services, Bola Matel-Okoh, is bringing together some of Nigeria's leading women in business and leadership for the second edition of The Executive Woman Summit (TEWS).Scheduled for October 28, 2026, at Victoria Island in Lagos, TEWS 2.0 will focus on the theme "Playing to Win: Elevate Your Vision, Value and Visibility." The summit is designed for women across different stages of their careers, including C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, founders, professionals and emerging leaders.The event aims to provide a platform for women to strengthen their leadership voice, develop executive presence, expand their professional networks and position themselves for greater career opportunities.According to the organisers, the summit will also address the challenges women face while navigating leadership roles and professional environments. Matel-Okoh said women often have to adapt to leadership norms that were not designed with them in mind. CATHY ORQUIOLA JOINS MCCARTHY AS REGIONAL CEO LONDON GATWICK APPOINTS KATHLEEN MAES AS CHROEXECUTIVE WOMAN SUMMIT 2026 TO SPOTLIGHT WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP GROWTHWOMEN'S LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS WOMEN'S CAPABILITY BUILDING
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