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Aurecon unveils new CEO

International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has announced Louise Adams, the group’s current Chief Operating Officer, as its new Group CEO, effective 1 July 2025.

William Cox (current Aurecon CEO), Louise Adams, and Giam Swiegers (Aurecon Chair) William Cox (current Aurecon CEO), Louise Adams, and Giam Swiegers (Aurecon Chair). Image: Aurecon

Adams succeeds current Group CEO, William (Bill) Cox, whose six-year leadership term saw Aurecon achieve record growth.

Aurecon Chair Giam Swiegers said Ms Adams’ track record of building an engaged culture, delivering strong financial performance and excellence in client services was key to the next phase of Aurecon’s success.

“Louise is a globally recognised business leader, with decades of experience across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the Middle East,” said Swiegers.

As Aurecon’s first female Group CEO Adams will lead approximately 7,500 people in 31 locations across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Greater China.

She said that Asia Pacific will be strong focus for the company, adding that it remains one of the fastest growing regions in the world, marked by economic development, technological advancements, and increasing global influence.

“Immense change is occurring across Asia Pacific and in response Aurecon has diversified our service offerings to address our clients’ most pressing challenges including combating climate change, transitioning to renewable energy and investing in the right technologies. I look forward to using this new role to continue elevating our important work,” said Adams.

Adams joined Aurecon in 2000 after graduating from the University of South Australia as one of only two women in the graduating class of engineers. Since then, she has remained a strong advocate for equality in STEM, becoming the first female Executive Director on Aurecon’s Global Board.

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