Julie Wood confirmed as ICE's next president

Julie Wood, current ICE Senior Vice President, has been officially elected as the next president by ICE Council and will succeed David Porter in November 2026.

Wood is a transformative leader in major infrastructure projects, a chartered Fellow of the ICE, and an Honorary Fellow of the Association for Project Management.

As a director and Fellow at Mott MacDonald, Wood spearheads complex, high-profile programmes, drawing on over 25 years' experience in the construction industry and more than 18 years in non-executive director roles across diverse sectors. 

Wood is deeply committed to lifelong learning and advancing social mobility.

Her leadership has shaped landmark projects, including the Glaxo Group Research Campus, McLaren HQ, The Francis Crick Institute, the Transpennine Upgrade Project, and most recently, the New Hospital Programme.

In these roles, she has led large, diverse multi-disciplinary teams, supported the development of emerging professionals, and consistently focused on fostering growth in others, helping to build a legacy of future leaders. 

Wood is committed to sustainable futures, systems thinking, and advancing the delivery of major infrastructure to benefit society.

An advocate for opportunity and inclusion, she began her career as an apprentice before earning a degree in civil and structural engineering.

In recognition of her broad contributions, Wood was made a Freeman of the City of London in 2020 and named a top woman in engineering in 2021.

She currently serves on the ICE Trustee Board as senior vice president.

She was previously chair of the Membership Committee and of the Financial, Assurance and Risk Committee.

Beyond engineering, Wood is an accomplished landscape photographer, specialising in long exposure shots, a creative pursuit that builds her personal resilience, reflects her unique perspective and ongoing engagement with the world around her.