Aurecon appoints new CEO

Aurecon has announced Louise Adams, the group’s current Chief Operating Officer, as its new Group Chief Executive, effective July 1.

Adams will become the first female Aurecon Group Chief Executive Officer, leading the Group’s 7500 employees in 31 locations across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Greater China.

Adams has 25 years’ experience managing and designing works in both civil and multi-disciplinary projects in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Iran, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Singapore, Guyana, North America, Pakistan, Libya, Qatar.

Adams said she looks forward to using the new role to elevate the company’s services.

“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,” Adams said.

“Immense change is occurring across Asia Pacific and in response Aurecon has diversified our service offerings to address our clients’ most pressing challenges including combating climate change, transitioning to renewable energy and investing in the right technologies.”

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Adams is a global spokesperson for women in leadership through the Chief Executive Women (CEW) program and a member of Chief Executive Women (CEW).

In March 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointed Louise as Australia’s Business Champion to Vietnam, expanding the role she has held since 2021 to further trade and investment opportunities between Vietnam and Australia. Adams is also part of the Australia Government’s Advisory Board of the ASEAN-Australia Centre.

Adams has received numerous awards including the prestigious Sir John Holland Australian Civil Engineer of the Year Award from Engineer Australia’s Civil College in 2023, the 2022 Excellence in Engineering accolade at the Women in Industry Awards and a 2021 Deakin University Alumni of the Year Award.

Adams succeeds current Group CEO, William Cox, who served in the role for six years.