Ian Williamson joined the organisation as Chief Development Officer in October 2017. He is responsible for leading development and delivery of the planning, design and construction of the project. As an Executive and Board Director for over 25 years, Ian has undertaken both strategic and operational roles, developing a leadership style that enables his colleagues to reach their potential. Earlier in his career, Williamson worked with Sainsbury's for a decade, as a senior member of the development team, responsible for marketing, finance, store planning, and project management. He later acted as Senior Vice President between AECOM Europe and AECOM Middle East, where he directed projects on both continents for over 15 years. Prior to joining TRSDC, Williamson served as Managing Director at Arcadis Middle East. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Cass Business School, London, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with Mathematics from the University of Reading, UK.