Balfour Beatty strengthens risk management with appointment

Balfour Beatty has appointed William Motherway as vice president of risk for its US infrastructure operations.

The company said that with more than three decades of experience in legal, compliance and enterprise risk management, Motherway brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the company’s risk oversight and mitigation strategies.

In his new role, Motherway will lead the implementation of Balfour Beatty’s enterprise risk management framework across its infrastructure business. He will be responsible for guiding the organisation in identifying, assessing and managing operational, regulatory and strategic risks. His leadership will also support the development of fraud risk assessments, internal control reviews, and compliance with our internal control framework.

“Bill’s deep expertise in enterprise risk management, compliance and legal background will be instrumental in strengthening our operational resilience and supporting our long-term strategic goals,” said Mark Konchar, Balfour Beatty US infrastructure president. “His proven ability to lead complex risk initiatives and foster a culture of accountability aligns perfectly with our commitment to Zero Harm safety initiatives and operational excellence.”

Motherway’s career includes executive leadership roles throughout the industry, where he founded and managed captive insurance companies, led corporate litigation and compliance programs, and implemented enterprise-wide risk strategies. He also served as risk manager and ethics & compliance officer for Sarasota County Government and held senior legal roles in both public and private sectors.

“I’m honoured to join Balfour Beatty and contribute to a company that values integrity, innovation and safety,” said Bill. “I look forward to working with our teams to enhance risk awareness, drive compliance, and support the company’s continued growth.”

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