If I were in your boots | Features

Amey’s vital statistics
Chairman Sir Ian Robinson, appointed in May 2001. Former chief executive of Scottish Power.
Chief executive Mel Ewell, appointed February 2003. Previously Amey’s chief operating officer.
Finance director Eric Tracey, appointed for six-month period in October 2002. Senior partner at Deloitte & Touche.
£m	2002	2001
turnover	917.1	831.4
pre-tax loss	-129.5	-18.3
Share price as Building went to press: 23p. Peak share price: 437p (March 2001). Drop in value: 95%