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WSP appoints Peter Todd to lead asset & network performance Business

WSP has appointed Peter Todd to lead its asset & network performance business across Australia in April 2018, where he will spearhead a strategic growth area that intends to offer smarter ways to manage road network operations and optimise infrastructure performance. Todd will manage a team of advisors and technical specialists focused on asset management, asset inspection and assessment. He was previously deputy chief executive at Vicroads, responsible for coordinating investment and design services
March 6, 2018 Read time: 1 min

6666 WSP has appointed Peter Todd to lead its asset & network performance business across Australia in April 2018, where he will spearhead a strategic growth area that intends to offer smarter ways to manage road network operations and optimise infrastructure performance.

Todd will manage a team of advisors and technical specialists focused on asset management, asset inspection and assessment. He was previously deputy chief executive at Vicroads, responsible for coordinating investment and design services, regional services and major projects.

Richard Boggon, WSP’s general manager of transport services, said: “Peter brings a whole-of-network perspective to infrastructure asset owners, operators and regulators. His approach embraces disruptive technologies such as automated and connected vehicles, and will provide guidance to deal with increasing funding and land use constraints."

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