John Shannon; Director of North West

John Shannon has been the Business Unit Director for the Wates North West Construction business since 2002.

Overseeing a team of 50, John's leadership and strategic focus upon public sector customers in education and heritage has provided the platform to deliver around £50m of business in the region over the last two years.  Projects successfully delivered by his team include the North Liverpool Academy, John Moore’s University Design Academy, Oakwood High School, Daresbury Science Park and the award winning restoration of Murrays' Mills.

Prior to joining Wates, John progressed throughout a number of managerial roles within the construction industry, spending 20 years working for another national contractor. John has augmented his leadership expertise by successfully undertaking an MBA diploma at Henley Management College.