Based in Los Angeles, Rim will lead all aspects of AECOM’s global corporate communications, including corporate brand and reputation management, public and media relations, thought leadership programs, employee communications and engagement initiatives, crisis and issues management, and social media and digital communications. She will also partner at the corporate level to advance strategic marketing, philanthropy, community relations, government relations and financial communications. Rim will report to Kevin Lynch, executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

Rim will join AECOM from Avery Dennison — a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions with over 25,000 employees in more than 50 countries around the world.  Since 2010, she has led corporate communications initiatives in support of the company’s transformation to a more externally focused and sustainable enterprise, and currently serves as vice president, Global Corporate Communications. 

Prior to Avery Dennison, she was vice president of communications for the Disney ABC Television Group, where she designed and implemented global communications strategies to inform and engage employees across the company’s entertainment and news television groups.  Previously, Rim held corporate communications, marketing and investor relations roles at companies including WellPoint Health Networks, Countrywide Financial Corporation and KPMG.

“Heather brings substantial communications experience, demonstrated business results and strong leadership skills to help advance AECOM’s vision to be the world’s premier, fully integrated infrastructure firm,” said Lynch.  “In particular, Heather’s experience in executing programs to support business transformation will be a valuable asset as we continue to build AECOM’s global brand and an aligned, collaborative and client-focused culture that sets the industry standard for professional and technical excellence.”

An active member of the Los Angeles community, Rim serves on the boards of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Downtown Women’s Center.  She is also a member of prominent professional organizations for senior communications executives, including the Arthur Page Society, The Seminar and The Forum-Group.  Rim holds a master’s degree in communications management from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Azusa Pacific University. 

About AECOM
AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public- and private-sector clients. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, had revenue of approximately $19 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2015. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at aecom.com.

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01-Aug-2011 AECOM is using Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of the Calgary International Airport (YYC) International Facilities Project (IFP) in Canada.
04-Aug-2011 AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ended June 30, 2011.  
09-Aug-2011 AECOM announced today that it has been awarded a design and construction management contract for the US$66-million Dugway West Interceptor Relief Sewer in the Cleveland area. AECOM’s total fees are worth approximately US$10 million.
10-Aug-2011 AECOM announced today that it has won a task order contract from the U.S. Air Force for Contract Field Teams (CFT) worth up to US$30 million, if all options are exercised.
15-Aug-2011 AECOM is using phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) — an advanced method of ultrasonic testing — to reduce inspection times and deliver more accurate results. The emerging technology makes it easier to inspect components with complex geometry and increases the chance of detecting defects.
16-Aug-2011 AECOM announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of its common stock.
16-Aug-2011 AECOM announced today that a joint venture in which it participates with Parsons has been awarded a US$150-million program-management contract by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).
17-Aug-2011 AECOM announced today that TEC-AECOM Pacific, a joint venture in which it participates with TEC Inc., has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, worth up to US$50 million, from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
30-Aug-2011 AECOM announced today that it was awarded a US$20-million services contract for the construction of the US$1.4-billion Ravensworth North mine expansion project in New South Wales, Australia.
01-Sep-2011 AECOM announced today that it has been awarded a US$35.5-million contract by the City of Edmonton, Canada, for its Southeast to West light rail transit (LRT) expansion.
07-Sep-2011 AECOM announced today that Resolution Consultants Inc., a joint venture between AECOM and EnSafe Inc., was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic.
07-Sep-2011 AECOM employees participate in a fundraiser, “Christmas in July” to benefit homeless children living in Broward County, Fla.
08-Sep-2011 AECOM announced today that it will be presenting at D.A. Davidson’s 10th annual Engineering and Construction Conference in San Francisco at the Omni Hotel.
13-Sep-2011 The American Public Works Association recognized AECOM’s ability to successfully manage and administer public works projects while building a solid partnership between major stakeholders.
13-Sep-2011 AECOM announced that Donald D. Graul joined the company as senior vice president, global alternative delivery, for its Transportation business.
14-Sep-2011 AECOM has been ranked number one on Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) magazine’s MEP Giants list for 2011.
15-Sep-2011 AECOM’s project management team for the Airport Expansion Program at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., participated in the annual “Christmas in July” fundraiser event to benefit homeless children living in Broward County.
20-Sep-2011 A team of 32 employees from Ontario, Canada, raised CDN$11,917 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation during the 24th annual Becel Ride for Heart corporate challenge event in June 2011.
21-Sep-2011 Bruce Dandie, P.E., has joined AECOM, as senior vice president of its North America Tunnel Ventilation practice within the transportation business.
21-Sep-2011 AECOM announced that Michael Della Rocca will assume the role of North America chief executive, effective Oct. 1, 2011. In this position, Della Rocca will lead AECOM’s operations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
22-Sep-2011 AECOM announced that it has been awarded a CA$4.6-million (US$4.8-million) contract by the Government of Alberta Ministry of Transportation for the Macleod Trail/Stoney Trail Interchange project in Calgary, Alberta.
27-Sep-2011 AECOM will participate in the Ethisphere Institute’s “Ethics Drives Performance” conference tomorrow in New York City, hosted by NYSE Euronext.
28-Sep-2011 Il n’arrive pas souvent qu’on puisse jouer un rôle essentiel dans la préservation d’un élément de notre histoire. Mais, Erik Phaneuf, archéologue d’AECOM, a fait juste cela.
28-Sep-2011 It’s not very often someone gets to play an integral part in preserving a piece of our history. But AECOM Archaeologist Erik Phaneuf is doing just that.
28-Sep-2011 Doug Brown has joined AECOM as principle water technology leader of its Water Treatment practice within its water business in the Americas.
29-Sep-2011 AECOM announced today that it was awarded a US$25-million contract from the City of Indianapolis to provide construction management services for the US$280-million Deep Rock Tunnel Connection (DRTC) and dewatering pump station in Indianapolis.
29-Sep-2011 AECOM announced that it was awarded a US$25-million contract from the City of Indianapolis to provide construction management services for the US$280-million Deep Rock Tunnel Connection (DRTC) and dewatering pump station in Indianapolis.
07-Oct-2011 Luigi (Lou) Bruno has joined AECOM as vice president of its Minerals and Metals practice within the firm’s North America mining business.
10-Oct-2011 AECOM is using Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of the U.S. Army’s new Martin Army Community Hospital project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah district, in Fort Benning, Ga.
12-Oct-2011 AECOM announced today that it has been awarded two contracts worth a total value of US$14.1 million from the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO).
13-Oct-2011 AECOM has announced that Matthew Sutton has been named chief executive of the company’s environment business line.
13-Oct-2011 AECOM announced today that its master plan for the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games has been accepted by the city of Rio de Janeiro.
14-Oct-2011 A consortium consisting of AECOM, Grimshaw Architects, PwC and Tract Consultants will develop a detailed property master plan for 2,471 acres (1,000 hectares) of developable land at Brisbane Airport in Australia, after winning a property master plan design competition held by the Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC).
18-Oct-2011 AECOM will release results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2011, which ended on Sept. 30, 2011, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011.
20-Oct-2011 Max Nassar, vice president, transportation, has been appointed to the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) board of directors for the Gulf Coast Chapter.
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