Michael Haigh FREng

Chair of the World Economic Forum Infrastructure Industries Governors and the former Chief Executive of Mott MacDonald 

Distinguished for his outstanding technical expertise in water and environmental engineering, Michael Haigh has been responsible for the design, project management and delivery of a wide range of high-profile international projects. He is the Chair of the World Economic Forum Infrastructure Industries Governors, a member of the World Economic Forum’s Net Zero Carbon Cities Steering Board and a member of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. Mike is also a member of the FIDIC Global Leadership Forum Advisory Board. He is the former Chief Executive of Mott MacDonald and former Chair of the UK Association for Consultancy and Engineering. Mike is an active climate and sustainability campaigner promoting a more sustainable, integrated infrastructure industry, underpinned by a diverse, inclusive, and digitally enabled workforce. He has twice been voted by the Women’s Business Council and Management Today as one of 30 Agents of Change for his efforts in tackling gender inequality in the workplace.