Gary Sullivan

Managing Director, Wilson James Ltd

An experienced logistician with a background in the private and public sectors, Gary specialises in construction, regeneration, infrastructure and emergency preparedness (including security), combining leadership, vision and passion to the practicalities of operational delivery.

Career details and achievements

• After leaving the army, Gary joined the security industry where he concentrated on organisation and operations of large or complex projects, in a variety of industries, some of which included petro-chemical, pharmaceutical and media.
• Introduced logistics to construction through more efficient use and the multi-skilling of the security team on a high-profile, complex project in the City of London.
• Working with UNHCR, Gary helped to establish a logistics and transport network in Former Yugoslavia during the conflict.
• Established Wilson James Ltd as a market leader in construction logistics and front-of-house security.
• Has lead several senior public sector non-executive roles in regeneration, sports development and business support.
• Adapting the concept of consolidation centres to be fit for purpose, to meet the needs of the modern construction project.
• Developed and trained rescue crews to manage safety for a range of marine activities, specialising in large sailing regattas.

Skill detail, track record and services provided

Gary’s skill set and his track record are intrinsically linked, his core skill is delivery.  This has been demonstrated in the private sector through such projects as the Ludgate development, Tate Modern, Paternoster Square redevelopment and various projects for BAA Airports, some of which include T1 International Departures Lounge, Pier 6 at Gatwick and T5.

In the public sector, Gary has reputation for taking organisations through challenging change programmes, making them leaner, more efficient and giving them greater profile with stakeholders.

Whether it’s setting up humanitarian aid operations, the logistics management of large or complex construction projects, planning for security and emergency response or bringing together the private and public sector, Gary has the ability to pull together multi-skilled teams with vision, values and passion to complete the task.