Gilbane Invests in Digital Transformation with New CTO and Director of Operations Technology
Alex Gutman Named Chief Technology Officer
Rawle Sawh Named Director of Operations Technology
New York, NY – April 20, 2023 – As part of its technology investment and digital transformation strategy, Gilbane Building Company today announced that Alex Gutman has been named Chief Technology Officer and Rawle Sawh has been named Director of Operations Technology. Both leaders are seasoned veterans who will advance Gilbane’s application of existing and emerging technology in its operations, supporting business strategy and enhancing project delivery excellence.
The new positions reflect Gilbane’s strategic investment in digitalization. The two new roles report to Karen Higgins-Carter, Chief Information and Digital Officer, who joined Gilbane in October 2022 as the executive leader for digital transformation, data and analytics, technology, innovation and cybersecurity.
“We are thrilled to welcome Alex into the Gilbane family and congratulate Rawle on his continued rise through the company,” said Karen Higgins-Carter, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Gilbane Building Company. “Gilbane seeks to harness and scale new technology solutions that will deliver the best outcomes for our clients and move our industry forward. Both Alex and Rawle will support our digital transformation, truly capitalizing on exciting, innovative technological tools to drive productivity and efficiency throughout our organization and on our projects.”
As CTO, Alex will lead technology investments, optimizing Gilbane’s return on investment. He will lead the development of the technical architecture for Gilbane’s current and future digital products and establish services that support Gilbane’s business strategy, innovation, and technology execution.
Gutman is an experienced and proven technology executive leader in the construction industry and has served as a chief information officer, driving digital transformation efforts nationally and internationally. His work has created new efficiencies, reduced costs, and leveraged emerging technology like blockchain and artificial intelligence. Prior to the construction industry, Gutman served as technology leader in the food and beverage industry, working with The Heineken Company and Rémy Cointreau.
In the newly created role of Director of Operations Technology, Rawle will serve as the enterprise leader for all technology that enable Gilbane’s construction project delivery. He will work with project teams to deliver scalable solutions that create efficiencies, enhance productivity, and support safety.
Rawle Sawh has been with Gilbane since 2007. He was most recently Director of Virtual Design and Construction having assisted with leading the development and execution of the company-wide VDC strategy. Sawh has worked on a number of notable projects including the new AKG Gallery in Buffalo, New York, the new Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York and the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company is one of the world’s leading and longest-tenured privately held and family-owned construction management firms. Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide. For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.