Workplace and people

Keller announces Paul Leonard has been appointed President of Keller North America, assuming the role in June 2024.

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To drive continued growth and enhance organizational capability, we are announcing Paul Leonard as President, North America. He will succeed Eric Drooff, who will be focusing on groupwide operational projects. 

I’m honored to have the opportunity to join the talented Keller team in North America. Keller is made up of incredible people who embody excellence in the high-quality work and expertise they deliver each day. I look forward to collaborating with the team and building strong client partnerships to deliver successful projects.
Paul Leonard
President of Keller North America

Paul is a highly experienced industry professional with a long tenure at ExxonMobil, where he began his career as a project engineer before leading major projects and world-class engineering and operations teams. Paul joined Wood Group PLC in 2014 and held roles including President of Operations, responsible for all aspects of Wood’s Operations in the Americas. Most recently, Paul held the role of President of Transformation, where he was responsible for the transformation of Wood’s global Consulting Business. Paul holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Memorial University in Newfoundland.

At Keller, Paul will be based in Houston and lead more than 4,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Paul will also sit on the Keller Group Executive Committee.

We welcome Paul to the Keller team. Paul is a tenured leader, experienced in the delivery of major projects. He brings a fresh perspective and will continue to drive the implementation of Keller’s strategy in North America, focusing on targeted growth and exceptional operational performance.
Michael Speakman
Keller Group Chief Executive Officer