Costain has named its first ever chief digital officer. Nathan Marsh will take on the role, leading the accelerated implementation of Costain’s commercial digital strategy, with responsibility for the delivery of Group-wide digital services enhancing the solutions to its clients.

He will also take up a position as a member of Costain’s Executive board.

With over 20 years’ experience working in digital transformation, Mr Marsh has held roles at SNC Lavalin, McKinsey & Co, EY and AON.

Commenting on the appointment, Alex Vaughan, CEO said: “Ensuring that every service we offer is digitally optimised, and that we offer our clients new solutions founded on the application of digital technology is core to our new Leading Edge strategy which is why we have appointed our first chief digital officer. Nathan’s key industry relationships and experience of enabling digital capabilities across the UK’s critical nature infrastructure will ensure Costain shapes the future adoption of digital solutions and supports our clients in the implementation of this transition.”

Nathan Marsh, chief digital officer, added: “I am incredibly excited at becoming Costain’s first ever CDO. Our sector is undergoing a wholesale digital transformation and it’s fantastic to see progressive industry leaders like Costain invest in and prioritise digital. I’m looking forward to helping our people and our clients leverage the full benefits of digital connectivity, designing, building and operating infrastructure for the future.”