International design and engineering consultant Aurecon has promoted its chief operating officer Louise Adams to be its new group chief executive as of 1 July.
She will succeed Group CEO William (Bill) Cox, who has been in post for six years.
Adams joined Aurecon in 2000 after graduating from the University of South Australia as one of only two women in the class.
Aurecon Chair Giam Swiegers said: “Louise is a globally recognised business leader, with decades of experience across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
“She has honed razor-sharp insights and strong business acumen over the last four years delivering exceptional results as the group’s current Chief Operating Officer. This combined with Louise’s deep expertise in Asia will continue to enhance our people, trade and investment links across Asia Pacific, supporting our vision of a connected and networked Aurecon.”
Adams will lead around 7,500 Aurecon staff in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Greater China.
“In today’s world, engineering is not just a means to an end, it’s a force for good. The skills and capabilities that we, as engineers, uniquely bring to the table are key to providing safe and sustainable outcomes for society,” she said.
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