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Mace Construct and Mace Consult operate as two independent businesses. Mace Consult launched as a new and independent business on 5 March 2026, through a carve-out from Mace Group. Information, references and materials on this website may represent operations prior to the demerger. Go to Mace Consult here.

Michelle Barkess

Chief Information Officer

Michelle Barkess

As Chief Information Officer, Michelle leads Mace Construct’s digital strategy, ensuring that innovation remains top of the agenda.

Prior to joining the company in 2018, Michelle spent more than 20 years leading digital transformation for major retailers. Over the last six years Michelle has developed the digital infrastructure to enable the business to operate globally with agility, effective governance and security. Under Michelle’s leadership, her team has implemented a global ERP system, taking a cloud first approach to digital solutions, that is enabling the business to leverage generative AI and utilise technologies that provide our people with enhanced career opportunities. 

In 2024, Michelle led the development of a digitalisation strategy which is transforming how Mace Construct delivers the built environment by creating a fully-connected, digitally-led proposition.

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Mace Consult and Mace Group are now two independent businesses.

In 2025, a majority investment in Mace Consult by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives was announced through a demerger from Mace Group.

This completed on 5 March 2026, with Mace Consult and Mace Group (which includes Mace Construct) now independent businesses. To continue, please choose whether you want to explore Mace Consult or Mace Construct.