SES appoints Michael J Lonsdale founder as non-exec director
We have strengthened our board with the appointment of Michael Hoodless as a non-executive director, to support senior leadership with delivering ambitious strategic growth.
Michael brings over 40 years of experience in the built environment and engineering sectors. He is best known for founding Michael J. Lonsdale in 1986, which grew to become one of the UK’s largest and most respected MEP firms, delivering works at landmark projects including 22 Bishopsgate, Bloomberg HQ and the Peninsula Hotel, before its closure in 2023.
Beyond his leadership at Lonsdale, Michael has held many senior roles across the industry and is recognised for his strategic insight, technical expertise, and commitment to building a legacy through innovation and operational excellence.
Michael will support SES’s senior leadership team in areas including governance, strategic growth, and complex project delivery, helping to shape the company’s direction as it expands into new markets and technologies.
This appointment comes at a time when SES is going from strength to strength as it seeks to deliver an ambitious transformation strategy. The business recently posted record results for 2024, with a 55 per cent rise in turnover year-on-year to £463.7 million, with profit before tax up 60 per cent to £9.3 million.
Michael’s experience and strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our position in the market. He has built and led one of our industry’s most influential MEP companies and his perspective will help us sharpen our focus on operational excellence and long-term value creation.”
Rob Clifford
Executive Managing Director, SES
SES has a strong reputation for innovation and integrity within engineering, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success. I’m pleased to have the opportunity to bring my decades of expertise to the business and help shape its strategic direction as it builds on the momentum created over the past few years.”
Michael Hoodless
Non-Executive Director, SES
