GIRI welcomes new Board member

The Get It Right Initiative has added to the industry expertise of its Board by appointing a Lindsey Ions as new Board director. 

Lindsey Ions brings to the Board a wealth of experience from her 20-year career delivering major infrastructure projects and mixed-use development schemes. She is Senior Infrastructure Manager for Oxford University Development Ltd. 

Oxford University Development Ltd is a joint venture partnership bringing together the land, vision and opportunities of Oxford University with the investment and development management skills of Legal & General. Backed by £4bn of investment capital, OUD is focusing on development of the world-class teaching and research facilities, homes and workspace. 

Lindsey is currently leading the infrastructure and engineering aspects of OUD’s development programme in and around Oxford, including two innovation districts. Before joining Oxford University Development Ltd, Lindsey delivered multi-million pound infrastructure construction schemes for Thames Water and the Environment Agency. 

Lindsey has experience throughout all stages of the project life cycle from project feasibility and definition through to delivery on site and is passionate about improving productivity and reducing error in the industry. 

Lindsey said:

“It’s an honour to join the Get It Right Initiative’s Board and support its mission to eliminate error and enhance productivity across the construction sector. Throughout my career I’ve seen first-hand how reducing error and improving productivity can transform outcomes for clients, communities, and the environment and I’m passionate about promoting a culture that values learning, collaboration, and doing things right from the outset."

GIRI's executive director Cliff Smith said:

"We're delighted to welcome Lindsey to the Board following a rigorous recruitment process. Lindsey brings a wealth of commercial and development experience, along with a passion for our mission to improve productivity through reducing error.” 

Lindsey joins current board members Duncan Aspin (Volker Stevin), Richard Davies (Kier), Gavin Pike (Bennetts Associates), Oana Sala (Expedition Engineering), Jack Smith (Platform Associates) and Helen Soulou (Network Rail).