Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and project development firms, announced today that it hired Atlanta-native Meredi Lee as a Business Development Manager for its Atlanta, GA office. In her new role, Lee will pursue strategic business opportunities for the firm.
“When you’re in the business of building opportunities through relationships, it is vital to have vibrant people on your team who can make crucial connections and also understand the dynamics of team building and client management. Meredi has the energy and people skills making her a valuable addition to our Business Development team,” said Scott Cannon, EVP/General Manager of Skanska for Georgia and South Carolina.
Lee joins Skanska from Martin Concrete Construction. She is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public and Political Speech Communications and a minor in Journalism. She volunteers with the ALS and Alzheimer’s Associations of Georgia and is a member of the Atlanta Chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). She also covers SEC football for CampusSports.net.
In Atlanta, Skanska is building the new Mercedes-Benz headquarters, the Living Building at Georgia Tech and 3400 Overton, a Class A office building in Cobb County near the new Braves Stadium. The firm is also upgrading and modernizing the airside of the Central Passenger Terminal Complex at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, renovating the Women’s and Infant’s Center at Grady Hospital and completing the renovation of the Turner Broadcasting Food Hall and Marketplace.
About Skanska
Skanska USA is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development companies in the U.S., serving a broad range of clients including those in transportation, power, industrial, water/wastewater, healthcare, education, sports, data centers, government, aviation and commercial. Headquartered in New York with offices in 31 metro areas, we have more than 10,000 employees committed to being leaders in safety, project execution, sustainability, ethics and people development. In 2016, our work in building construction, civil and power/industrial construction, commercial development and infrastructure development (public-private partnerships) generated $6.8 billion in revenue. Global revenue of parent company Skanska AB, headquartered in Stockholm and listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, totaled $17.7 billion in 2016. Skanska shares are publicly traded in the U.S. on the OTC market under the symbol SKBSY through a Level I American Depository Receipt program.
