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Contractors have welcomed Andrew Wolstenholme鈥檚 appointment as the new chief executive of Crossrail.

Wolstenholme, who is currently director of innovation and strategic capability with Balfour Beatty, will take up his new role in September 2011.

Leading figures from the industry believe Wolstenholme鈥檚 knowledge of the industry will be beneficial for Crossrail and the contractors that work on it.

Commenting on the appointment John Frankiewicz, Willmott Dixon chief executive, said: 鈥淗e brings an enormous track record of partnering that will be essential if we are to deliver the Crossrail project on time and budget.

鈥淗is previous experience with Procure 21 suggests to me that he is well versed in getting the best out of contractors.鈥�

Wolstenholme was project director for the construction of the 拢4bn Heathrow T5. He also acted as construction director on the Heathrow Express Rail Link and as BAA鈥檚 director of capital projects.

James Wates, chairman of Wates also said Wolstenholme was a good choice for the job. He said: 鈥淚 support the appointment because it鈥檚 important we have a client who knows and supports the industry. He鈥檒l bring a wealth of experience from his BAA role which should stand him in good stead on this job.鈥�

Alexander Jan, associate director at Arup, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a clever choice appointing a Balfour guy to this role. Given his background he鈥檒l understand the contractors鈥� take on Crossrail intimately.鈥�

Wolstenholme will succeed Rob Holden who is stepping down in mid-July.