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NewsLouise Adams steps up to Aurecon’s Group Chief Operating Officer role

12 May 2021 | 2 min

International engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon has announced the appointment of Louise Adams as its new Group Chief Operating Officer.

Supporting Chief Executive Officer William Cox, Louise will be responsible for driving the financial, operational and people performance across all areas of the business to achieve the Group’s strategic business goals.

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Louise Adams, Aurecon’s new Group Chief Operating Officer.
Louise Adams, Aurecon’s new Group Chief Operating Officer.
Louise Adams, Aurecon’s new Group Chief Operating Officer.
Louise Adams, Aurecon’s new Group Chief Operating Officer.

Aurecon Chief Executive Officer William Cox said the appointment reflects Louise’s leadership in driving Aurecon’s strategy to deliver exceptional value for our clients.

“Louise is a very well-respected leader at Aurecon and has led our Australia and New Zealand business during turbulent times. In her new role as Group Chief Operating Officer, I’m confident that she will continue to deliver outstanding results and drive Aurecon’s growth.”

With over 20 years' experience as a Chartered Civil Engineer, Louise became the first female Executive Director on Aurecon’s Board in 2013 and is a passionate advocate for female leadership and equality within STEM.

“I am thrilled to be stepping up into this broader role as we continue to focus on our ambitious future for our digital, advisory and design services. Our people are talented and passionate about what they do and what we have achieved together as a business over the past year has been remarkable. At a time of significant growth for our industry, it’s truly an exciting time for both our people and clients,” said Louise.

Louise will continue to be a member of Australia’s Chief Executive Women’s Group, a board member on the National Advisory Board of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and the Chair to Consult Australia’s Champions of Change.

In October 2020 Aurecon was named Australasia’s most innovative company and in April 2021, Aurecon was recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work 2021 by the Australian Financial Review.

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Corey Monk, Aurecon
Corey Monk

Group Director, Brand, Marketing & Communications