Neil Thompson

Director, Digital Integration & Delivery
Atkins
Neil is Director of Digital Construction for the +$5bn SNC Lavalin Group, where he is part of the leadership team responsible for the definition and implementation of a global transformation program. The role involves identifying and sharing digital innovation, creating new business opportunities and service lines, and encouraging cultural shift across an organization of over 55,000 employees.

Neil’s passion lies in determining how to improve the design, build and operation of social & economic infrastructure, through integrated technologies and services. Tackling the productivity problem using his background as a construction manager, engineer and economist, he is working to redefine business models, harness robotics and apply digitally driven engineering.

A chartered construction manager and engineer by background, Neil’s professional experience spans personal entrepreneurship, roles in global contractors and consultancies and work with SMEs. He has an MSc in Construction Economics and is an honorary associate professor at the Bartlett, University College London.

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