Martin Laing
British businessman (1942–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the British production designer, see Martin Laing (production designer).
Sir John Martin Kirby Laing CBE DL FRICS (18 January 1942 – 27 December 2023) was a British businessman in the construction industry.
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Sir Martin Laing CBE, DL, FRICS | |
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Born | John Martin Kirby Laing (1942-01-18)18 January 1942 |
Died | 27 December 2023(2023-12-27) (aged 81) Malta |
Occupation | Businessman |
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Martin Laing was executive chairman of John Laing plc, the firm founded by his great-great-grandfather James Laing (1816–1882), but resigned in 2001 when the company faced major losses in its construction business, ending 152 years and five generations of family management.[1]