LOS ANGELES (December 5, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Sue Kershaw as Senior Vice President, Program Management Executive for its Program Management global business line. In this role, Ms. Kershaw will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s transformational and complex programs around the world, providing technical leadership and strategic direction, as well as driving innovation in AECOM’s Program Management offering.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sue to AECOM. She is a renowned civil engineer and program director who has successfully executed and delivered major rail, construction, transport, and property programs globally,” said Drew Jeter, chief executive of AECOM’s Program Management global business line. “Her proven leadership will be an asset to our teams around the world as she advances our established program management methodology to meet our client’s complex program needs.”
Ms. Kershaw is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience leading global teams to deliver some of the world’s most complex programs, including Crossrail, HS2, Gatwick Airport Station and several national highways projects. She was instrumental in the success of the London 2012 Olympics serving as the Deputy Director and Head of Program Management for Transport within the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). A renowned changemaker, she has a track record of spearheading sustainable growth and fostering meaningful, long-term client relationships. She continues to exemplify industry leadership, serving as president of the Association for Project Management (APM) and advocating for greater representation of women in senior construction roles within our communities. Prior to joining AECOM, Ms. Kershaw served as Costain’s managing director of transportation, managing director for KPMG’s Infrastructure advisory group, and director of rail at CH2M.
“I am incredibly excited to join AECOM’s world-class program management team,” stated Ms. Kershaw. “I have always been passionate about devising innovative approaches to address complex delivery challenges on a global scale. With AECOM’s team of technical experts, I am confident that we will continue to deliver transformational outcomes for our clients’ infrastructure investments.
Ms. Kershaw’s appointment is effective immediately and she will be based in Los Angeles.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
