Skanska boss hails Atkins deal

摘要

Skanska UK president and chief executive Mike Putnam has hailed the £18 million acquisition of Atkins' highways operation and maintenance business as a "fair price" for a deal that will enable Skanska to be a top-tier supplier. In his first UK interview since news of the deal broke, Mr Putnam told CNhe was delighted with the deal, which will see Skanska boost its UK workforce by 25 per cent.