Kier appoints new finance director

Phil George has been appointed finance director of Kier Project Investment (KPI), the private finance initiative (PFI) arm of the Kier Group.

George joins KPI from the Bank of Ireland, where he structured and arranged loans for a number of PFI projects in the health and education sectors.

Previously with RSM Robson Rhodes, George advised bidders and local authorities on PFI projects throughout the UK.

Commenting on the appointment, KPI managing director, Jim Byrne said: "Phil's role will draw upon the wide skills and experiences he has acquired within the PFI sector."