Business News
US firm backs Brum as its new UK base
A US firm has opened its first UK headquarters in Birmingham because the city has “the best resources, great transport links and an entrepreneurial culture driven by the new Mayoral structure”. The giant US engineering and
construction firm Burns & McDonnell, Chamber Premier members, have established their UK base in Broad Street, led by Jonathan Chapman, the managing director of their Europe UK operations. The company will focus on the
energy sector, with a great amount of their attention on electric vehicle infrastructure. Mr Chapman said: “Choosing
where to open our UK headquarters was a critical decision. We were excited by what the West Midlands could offer us. “Given the region’s heritage as the
industrial heart of the country, we felt that this new structure could help to get things moving and really make a difference. “A year since the election of the
first Mayor, we believe there is still much to be excited about. “In the US we have found the Mayoral model to be highly
successful, working hand-in-hand with business and residents to get the job done. It has the capacity to help improve infrastructure, boost the local economy, and increase the focus on creating jobs for talented people. “Much of this comes down to
leadership. Our US hometown of Kansas City, America’s most central city, faced many similar challenges to Birmingham and the West Midlands. “Its Mayor has focused on restoring
public pride and confidence in the Kansas City region, updating transportation networks and expanding the economy through technology.” Mr Chapman says they have been
impressed with the welcome they have received from the West Midlands and the real desire across the region to attract new businesses, create jobs and make the investments necessary to improve infrastructure. “A key component of this will be
delivering the critical infrastructure – rail, energy, communications and business support – to make all of this a reality,” he says.
Visit:
www.burnsmcd.com /locations/birmingham
New in Birmingham: Jonathan Chapman
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