Richard Group Names Gabriel Delarue as Chief Financial Officer

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CHICAGO, IL, MAY 2024— Richard Group, a national general contractor, has recently appointed Gabriel Delarue as its Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr. Delarue was associated with Vinci Group, which is one of the top international contractors according to Engineering News-Record (ENR)[1], and had a revenue of $65 billion in 2023[2]. During his seven-year tenure as CFO, he managed two major divisions of Vinci Highways and Mobility Solutions in the United States. Mr. Delarue has an extensive background in the construction industry and was the head of cost control for international projects exceeding $1 billion.

CEO of Richard Group, Jed Richard stated, "Gabriel's arrival comes at a transformative time for our company, where we establish our presence as a major U.S. player in the vertical, horizontal, and energy sectors of the construction industry.”

Specializing in operations, investments, and business development, Delarue has continuously played an integral role in restructuring business models to reduce costs and increase profitability margins. His extensive international experience as CFO in the construction sector, asset management, and mergers and acquisitions will play a critical role in the future of the Richard Group.

“I am a proactive CFO. I love a good challenge and enjoy improving processes that contribute to growth while building relationships and promoting synergy across an organization,” said Delarue. “I can’t wait to work with this incredible team and help them continue to capitalize on their tremendous achievements.”

Gabriel Delarue will be relocating from Texas to Richard Group’s headquarters in Chicago, IL., where he will lead the financial and operations teams and focus on client project work, strategic planning initiatives, and client relationships.

ABOUT RICHARD GROUP

Established in 2014 by Founder and CEO Jed Richard, Richard Group is a veteran-owned, national general contracting company proud to develop, design, build, and maintain many of the most innovative structures on earth. By prioritizing people and purpose, Richard Group sealed its reputation by more than doubling in size since 2022. Recognized as a Top-5 fastest-growing general contractor in the country and Best Places to Work by Inc. 5000 and Crain’s Chicago Business, Richard Group proudly employs over 100 full-time construction management and craft professionals across 16 states.

For more information, visit: https://www.richardgroupllc.com/

[1] 2023 Top 250 International Contractors Preview." ENR. Retrieved from https://www.enr.com/toplists/2023-Top-250-International-Contractors-Preview

[2] Company Profile: Vinci." Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/companies/vinci/?sh=695a528172e9