Global infrastructure firm AECOM has announced the appointment of Steve Higham as managing director for transportation in Europe and India. Steve will lead the company’s transportation business in the region. He also joins the regional executive leadership team.
A civil engineer with 28 years’ experience in transport and infrastructure engineering, Steve joins AECOM from SYSTRA, where he was managing director of its UK & Ireland engineering business and a member of the SYSTRA Ltd Executive Committee. He has extensive experience in delivering major infrastructure projects and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
“We’re delighted to welcome Steve to the team,” said Richard Whitehead, chief executive, Europe and India, AECOM. “His deep expertise in delivering large-scale transport projects and building trusted client relationships will be instrumental as we continue to grow our transportation business and deliver transformative solutions for our clients and communities across the region.”
“I’m excited to join AECOM at such a pivotal time for the transport sector, as governments across Europe increase investment in infrastructure,” said Steve.
“In the UK, the government’s strong commitment to accelerating infrastructure delivery offers significant opportunities for the sector, and I look forward to supporting our clients through this transformative period. It’s a privilege to lead such a talented and diverse team as we work together to deliver resilient, innovative and better-connected transport solutions.”
AECOM is a market leader in transportation, with multidisciplinary teams delivering expertise across roads, rail, ports, aviation and future mobility solutions. Current projects include the Northumberland Line, the South Rail Systems Alliance, the National Highways Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 (SPaT3) framework, the North Bothnia Line and Mumbai Metro Line 3.
Mr Higham’s role is effective immediately.
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