Global professional services giant AECOM has announced the appointment of Michael Batchelor as the company’s new Chief Executive of its Australia and New Zealand arm and will be taking the position at the start of October.

 

The company has also announced the appointment of Chris Tatam as the new Chief Operating Officer as of October this year.

 

Managing Director of its NSW business, Peter Wyton, has been appointed Managing Director – Transportation for Australia New Zealand with Industry Director Ian Hosking to lead AECOM’s New South Wales business.

 

Mr Batchelor will oversee the region’s 5,200-strong multi-disciplinary team which includes designers, economists, engineers, planners, scientists and program managers.

 

He replaces Chief Executive Richard Jackson, who is retiring following 25 years with AECOM.

 

“As Chief Executive, Mr Jackson oversaw the integration of EarthTech and AECOM’s legacy firms of Maunsell, Bassett, ENSR and EDAW in 2009 and the addition of Davis Langdon in 2010,” said Mr Batchelor.

 

“He spearheaded AECOM’s move into many new markets and its expanded, integrated offer to clients, creating significant growth for the company and leaving a great legacy of leadership and innovation that I hope to continue.”