Nicola Astafanous Enhances Skanska UK's Leadership with New Role
Portfolio - People | Feb 26, 2025 | FM Business Daily

Nicola Astafanous has been appointed as the new Commercial Director at Skanska UK's Building Leadership Team with immediate effect. In her 18 years at Skanska, she has held multiple senior commercial roles, including a stint in the company's commercial development business in Sweden. Most recently, she was at the helm of the UK’s customer experience and market insights function. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Skanska’s focus on commercial strategy and customer relationships. Executives within the company, including Terry Muckian, Executive Vice President for Building, have expressed confidence in her ability to drive sustainable growth and elevate their focus on delivering value and quality to customers. Astafanous herself emphasized the company's commitment to high-quality project delivery with a customer-centric approach and is eager to contribute to enhancing customer value and building collaborative relationships.
Sectors
- Construction
- Commercial Development
Geography
- United Kingdom – Nicola Astafanous is appointed to the leadership team of Skanska UK's Building division.
- Sweden – Mentions of Nicola Astafanous’s previous roles within Skanska’s commercial development business in Sweden provide additional geographic context.
Industry
- Construction – Skanska is a major player in the construction industry, managing various building projects in the UK and internationally.
- Commercial Development – The article highlights Nicola Astafanous's experience in Skanska's commercial development business in Sweden.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Nicola Astafanous | Commercial Director | People | Recently appointed to Skanska UK's Building Leadership Team as Commercial Director, with extensive experience in Skanska. |
Skanska UK | Employer | Companies | A major construction and development company in the UK, responsible for numerous building projects. |
Terry Muckian | Executive Vice President for Building | People | An executive at Skanska UK, expressing confidence in Nicola’s capabilities to enhance the company's strategic vision and customer relations. |