Renee leads Gallaway Construction’s commercial strategy with bold, purpose-driven leadership and international expertise in business and marketing.

Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction, she’s nationally recognised for driving real change across the industry. Renee champions equality, diversity, and inclusion. She founded Construction for Women and leads initiatives like Gallaway’s Early Talent Programme and Prison Leaver Programme.

Her mentoring, early talent programmes, and advocacy are reshaping the industry's future. Renee was named Winner of Winners for Business Women in STEM and Construction at the House of Lords, where her contributions to STEM and industry leadership were also celebrated. A regular speaker at UK Construction Week, FBE, and UKREiiF, she continues to shape national conversations around inclusion, innovation, and the future of construction.

Ian Preston has spent more than 30 years working in construction and co-founded Gallaway Construction over two decades ago with the aim of building something lasting — a company grounded in fairness, trust, and strong relationships.

Under his leadership, Gallaway has grown into a respected national contractor delivering projects across healthcare, education, water treatment, civil engineering, and commercial-to-residential conversions. Ian remains closely involved in day-to-day operations, bringing the same hands-on approach that shaped the company from its early days.

Known for his quiet determination and commitment to doing right by people, Ian is someone colleagues, clients, and subcontractors rely on. He’s earned a reputation for consistency — the kind of leader who makes time for others, who picks up the phone when it matters, and who stands by his team during both challenges and successes.

A long-standing advocate for local talent, Ian works closely with colleges and universities, mentoring young professionals and helping to open doors into the industry. For Ian, success has never just been about the projects Gallaway delivers — it’s about building up people, investing in communities, and doing the job properly.

Ian has received commendation for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the University of Salford’s 2025 Alumni Awards.