McAlpine hires HS2 programme boss to head defence arm

Sir Robert McAlpine has brought in HS2 programme director Mike Hickson as managing director of its defence operation.
Hickson will be responsible for setting and delivering McAlpine’s defence strategy which forms a part of its core infrastructure business unit.
Hickson brings 30 years of military experience to his new role, including active service in Afghanistan and Iraq.
As a brigadier, he was appointed chief logistician at PJHQ Northwood before becoming Director of the Royal Logistic Co