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AECOM appoints managing director for transportation

Integrated infrastructure services company AECOM has appointed Paul McCormick as managing director – transportation, UK and Ireland and Continental Europe. Paul will be responsible for leading AECOM’s transport business in this region, including the roads, rail, transportation planning, aviation and maritime market sectors. Paul, a chartered civil engineer, joined AECOM in 2012 to lead the UK highways and bridges business. Since 2014 he has been managing director for highways and bridges across Europe,
January 14, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
Integrated infrastructure services company 3525 AECOM has appointed Paul McCormick as managing director – transportation, UK and Ireland and Continental Europe. Paul will be responsible for leading AECOM’s transport business in this region, including the roads, rail, transportation planning, aviation and maritime market sectors.

Paul, a chartered civil engineer, joined AECOM in 2012 to lead the UK highways and bridges business. Since 2014 he has been managing director for highways and bridges across Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, driving the company’s successful growth in this area. During this time Paul has been responsible for winning and delivering some of AECOM’s most high-profile major infrastructure projects, including the largest expressway project in Qatar.

In his new role, Paul will drive one of the largest transportation businesses in Europe. His key responsibilities will be to lead the strategic vision of the business, drive increased market share across the UK and Ireland and Continental Europe, and oversee the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects as part of an integrated service for clients.

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