AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ian Tasker as Director of Private Finance for the UK & Ireland. 

His appointment comes as the Government, local authorities and infrastructure owners are exploring new ways to attract private capital to fund and accelerate major projects. Ian has over 30 years of experience advising central government, local authorities, investors and financial institutions on the structuring, funding and delivery of complex infrastructure and growth programmes.

James Butler, Senior Vice President of Growth, AtkinsRéalis UK & Ireland, said:

“Ian joins AtkinsRéalis as Government, asset owners, industry and investors are aligned on the need to accelerate delivery. But doing so requires projects that are commercially robust, investable and capable of attracting long-term private finance.  

“Ian’s experience advising both the public and private sectors will strengthen our ability to help clients develop funding and financing strategies that support economic growth while delivering long-term value for communities.” 

Ian Tasker said:

“As a strategic delivery partner across UK and Ireland infrastructure, AtkinsRéalis is positioned to be the integrator between public, private and finance organisations – helping to de-risk projects and incentivise investment. We know investors are interested in new and innovative models so I’m looking forward to working with clients to attract the investment, accelerate delivery and support sustainable growth for communities.” 

Ian joins AtkinsRéalis from his role as Senior Responsible Officer for one of the consortia appointed by Homes England and MHCLG as Strategic Adviser to the Government’s New Towns Programme, where he helped shape the delivery, governance and financing strategies for several major new settlements across England. 

His career spans senior leadership roles across advisory, banking, investment and development, including Knight Frank, Grant Thornton, Morgan Sindall Investments and NatWest Bank.

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