AECOM names new CEO for ANZ 

Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has appointed Mark McManamny as regional Chief Executive of the Australia and New Zealand business and Richard Barrett as regional chief executive of its Canada business. 

“As we experience a transformative period in infrastructure investment across Canada and the Australia New Zealand region, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Richard and Mark into their new regional leadership roles,” said AECOM’s Chief Executive Officer, Troy Rudd. 

Mark and Richard will be in charge of implementing the company’s strategy, managing day-to-day operations, and driving long-term growth for their respective regions. They bring a wealth of industry experience to their new positions. 

AECOM’s president, Lara Poloni, said, “With Richard’s and Mark’s passion for our clients and commitment to our teams, their leadership is a testament to our Think and Act Globally strategy, reflecting the connectivity between our regions and the strength of our global leadership bench. 

As we look ahead, Richard’s and Mark’s collaborative and client-focused approach will be instrumental in both unlocking new opportunities and achieving continued success across Canada and the Australian New Zealand region.” 

Mark has been with AECOM for over 17 years and has served in positions of authority across the Energy, Transportation and Water business lines. 

Mark has been responsible for driving a period of sustained growth in his current position as regional managing director for Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. Mark recently worked in the UK for a long time on numerous perplexing, high-profile framework projects. 

“I am excited to take on the role of chief executive, Australia New Zealand at this critical time and to work with our incredibly talented and passionate teams to keep delivering for our clients,” McManamny said. 

Mark will take over from Richard as CEO of Australia and New Zealand on the 1st of October this year when Richard becomes CEO of Canada.