Laing O’Rourke chairman to step down

Laing O’Rourke Group Chairman Sir John Parker is stepping down from the role after eight years at the helm.
Company founder Ray O’Rourke will take his place as Chairman from April after Sir John steps down at the end of the group’s financial year.
Ray O’Rourke stepped down as chief executive last year to become deputy chair and hand the CEO reins over to his son Cathal.Ray O’Rourke said: “On behalf of Laing O’Rourke, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to S