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Civil engineers recognised in Forbes 30 under 30 list

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Charlotte S Charlotte Fernández UKIMEA Press Office,Leeds
22 January 2016

James Holloway and Louise Ellis have been named in Forbes’ inaugural 30 under 30 Europe list for Industry.

The first even “30 under 30 Europe” list features 300 innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders from across Europe whom are transforming business, technology, finance, media and culture. Each of those honoured were vetted and selected by a panel of experts in their respective fields. The list covers 10 categories – Media, Industry, Policy, Retail and E-Commerce, The Arts, Entertainment, Social Entrepreneurs, Science and Health Care, Technology and Finance.

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Researching, vetting and launching our first ever 30 Under 30 Europe list was an incredible task. We scoured the continent to find the most talented millennials and, with the help of our expert judges, are proud to honour 300 of the most important young entrepreneurs, creative leaders and brightest stars in Europe right now. ” Randall Lane Editor, Forbes

James is an engineer in the Scotland Infrastructure Group has been helping lead Arup’s work on the Queensferry Crossing Bridge where he’s responsible for the oversight of design and construction of the bridge’s three 200m tall towers.

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I'm absolutely delighted to have been recognised by Forbes, it’s an honour to be included alongside so many talented individuals. I’m also glad that the civil engineering profession has been so strongly represented in the industry category. ” James Holloway James Holloway Senior Consultant, Infrastructure Advisory

A civil engineer in the Bristol Infrastructure team, Louise was selected for her work weatherproofing massive infrastructure works including the New York subway system. She is now back in England focusing on coastal flood and urban drainage projects.

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I am honoured to be included on the inaugural Forbes Europe 30 under 30 list. I would like to thank my Arup colleagues for their support on the outstanding multi-disciplinary projects I’ve worked on in both the UK and US. ” Louise Ellis Louise Ellis Associate Director

Arup was the only company to have more than one individual recognised.

Please visit the Forbes website to see the rest of the list.