SEATTLE – Skanska, one of the world’s leading construction and development firms, today announced that Matt Sanborn has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development for the company’s building operations in Seattle.
Prior to transitioning to business development, Sanborn spent most of his career in operations. With more than two decades of experience in the construction industry, including 15 years with Skanska, Sanborn has experience working closely with clients, designers and Skanska’s project teams to align visions for strategic project delivery.
“Matt’s innate leadership, tenacious passion for client service and creative problem-solving helps set the tone for how Skanska approaches work long before a shovel hits the ground,” said Skanska Executive Vice President Chris Toher. “Matt’s keen awareness of customer goals and the ways we can work to make those goals a reality are an asset to both Skanska and our clients.”
An integral member of Skanska’s local management team, Sanborn’s commitment to the voice of customers, along with his ability to challenge project teams to innovate, ensures that Skanska serves its Pacific Northwest clients and community to the best of its abilities.
For further information, please contact:
Jay Weisberger, Skanska USA, jay.weisberger@skanska.com, 206.494.5469
Kate Hudson, Curator PR, kate.hudson@curatorpr.com, 206.914.3533
About Skanska USA
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.