Luigi (Lou) Bruno has joined AECOM as vice president of its Minerals and Metals practice within the firm’s North America mining business.
In this capacity, Bruno leads the strategy and development of AECOM’s minerals and metals practice and coordinates major pursuits and client relationships across various businesses in the United States and Canada.
Bruno is an expert with more than 25 years of engineering and management experience in the minerals and metals sector and has held key roles on projects for major mining customers worldwide. He will apply his strong strategic, business development and operations management skills to help build AECOM’s project delivery business. As a bulk solids handling specialist, Bruno supports the firm’s strategy of targeting enabling infrastructure for bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, potash and base metals.
“Lou is dedicated to winning and delivering quality projects,” says Jim Stewart, executive vice president of AECOM, North America. “I am confident that he will help grow our mining business by capitalizing on opportunities in North America and combining the full service capabilities that AECOM offers.”
Prior to joining AECOM, Bruno held leadership positions in management, strategy, and business development with a professional service provider to the energy and resource industries. He was instrumental in the rapid growth of its minerals and metals business in Canada and was responsible for developing and managing client relationships. Bruno was instrumental in securing several strategic projects in the global mining sector and led the firm’s material handling business in the Americas.