AECOM announced today that its board of directors has elected AECOM President Michael S. Burke, 50, to succeed John M. Dionisio, 65, as chief executive officer (CEO), as part of a planned succession process. \u00a0Dionisio will become executive chairman of the board of directors when Burke succeeds him as CEO, and joins AECOM\u2019s board of directors, on March 6, 2014.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of AECOM\u2019s board of directors, I am pleased to announce Mike\u2019s appointment as CEO,\u201d said Dionisio. \u00a0\u201cAs president, and in his previous role as CFO, Mike has worked closely with me to shape and drive AECOM\u2019s growth strategy, diversify our service offerings, expand our global footprint and deliver superior business results.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis seamless transition is part of our planned succession process, which enables AECOM to continue to execute our enterprise strategy, while maintaining our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to our clients around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burke joined AECOM in 2005 and was named chief financial officer in 2006.\u00a0 He was appointed president of AECOM in October 2011 and has played a key role in the company\u2019s ability to double its workforce, triple its revenue and dramatically expand its technical capabilities and geographic reach during his tenure.<\/p>\n
“I am extremely honored to lead AECOM and am grateful to John and the board of directors for the privilege to lead the 45,000 AECOM architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management professionals who serve our clients around the world,\u201d said Burke.\u00a0 \u201cI look forward to working with our talented management team to leverage AECOM\u2019s strengths and leadership in technical excellence, innovation and project delivery to provide world-class service to our clients, professional development opportunities to our staff and incremental value to our stockholders.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dionisio has been with AECOM since 1971.\u00a0 In 2005, he was named president and CEO, and in 2011 he was named chairman of the board.\u00a0 In order to assist Burke and the company\u2019s board of directors through the transition, Dionisio has agreed to serve as executive chairman until March of 2015.<\/p>\n
About AECOM<\/b><\/p>\n
AECOM\u00a0is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. \u00a0With approximately 45,000 employees around the world,\u00a0AECOM\u00a0is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.\u00a0 AECOM\u00a0provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. \u00a0A\u00a0Fortune 500<\/i>\u00a0company,\u00a0AECOM\u00a0serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of\u00a0$8.2\u00a0billion during the 12 months ended\u00a0Sept. 30, 2013. \u00a0More information on\u00a0AECOM\u00a0and its services can be found at aecom.com\/taiwan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of plans for future operations.\u00a0 Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.\u00a0 Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2013, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.\u00a0 AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n NR 13-1205<\/p>\n Source: AECOM Technology Corporation<\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/p>\n Paul Gennaro<\/p>\n SVP & Chief Communications Officer<\/p>\n 212-973-3167<\/p>\n