Tributes for former APM Chair

The Association for Project Management (APM) has paid tribute to Tim Carter, a former Chair and highly respected figure within the project management community, who sadly passed away at the end of April.

Tim was a renowned project manager whose career achievements included a successful partnership at construction consultancy Davis Langdon LLP. He also played pivotal roles in high-profile projects, such as the world-famous Eden Project. His dedication to the field was further recognised by his appointment as an APM Honorary Fellow in 2009.

Tim’s contributions to APM were significant and long-lasting. In 1987, he spearheaded the expansion of APM meetings throughout the UK, recognizing the need for a robust branch structure. Leveraging his prior experience with another institution, he led the establishment of APM’s first regional branch in the North West. Tim also collaborated with Richard Pharro and Martin Barnes in creating the groundbreaking APM Body of Knowledge.

Tim’s leadership extended to his tenure as APM Chair between 1991 and 1993. He also played a vital role in managing the APM Awards until 2002. His dedication was further solidified when he received the prestigious Sir Monty Finniston Award (now known as the APM Outstanding Achievement Award) in 2007.

Following retirement, Tim relocated to North Wales and embarked on a new chapter as a reader at Christ Church in Prestatyn. Sadly, he passed away on April 27, 2024, after a brief illness.

Professor Adam Boddison OBE, APM’s Chief Executive, commented: “Tim was not only an outstanding project professional, but a valued ambassador for our profession and for APM. Although I did not have the privilege of working with him personally, his contribution to APM is still being felt to this day. Thanks to Tim’s work, and that of other trailblazers, APM has a bright future.”