Louise Adams to take over as CEO of Aurecon starting July 2025

• Louise Adams appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon, effective July 1, 2025.
•  She currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Aurecon.
• Louise will succeed William (Bill) Cox, who led the Australian design, engineering and advisory company through significant growth.

Aurecon, Australian design, engineering and advisory company, has announced the appointment of Louise Adams as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. Currently serving as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Louise will succeed William (Bill) Cox, who has led the company through a period of significant growth. During William’s tenure, Aurecon successfully addressed critical global challenges, including energy security, clean water, urbanization, and climate change.

Louise joined Aurecon in 2000 as one of two female engineering graduates from the University of South Australia and has been a strong advocate for equality in STEM fields. She became the first female Executive Director on Aurecon's Global Board and is a global spokesperson for women in leadership through the Chief Executive Women programme.

Aurecon Chair, Giam Swiegers, praised Louise ' appointment, highlighting her outstanding ability to cultivate an engaged corporate culture and drive strong financial performance as key to the company’s future growth. "Louise is a globally recognized business leader with decades of experience across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East," Swiegers said.

Giam praised Louise Adams for her razor-sharp insights and strong business acumen developed over her four years as Aurecon's Chief Operating Officer. Louise’ exceptional results as COO will contribute to further enhancing Aurecon's people, trade, and investment links across Asia Pacific. She will be the first female CEO of Aurecon.

Louise will lead a workforce of approximately 7,500 employees across 31 locations in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Greater China.

The Asia Pacific region remains a key focus for Aurecon, with rapid growth driven by economic and technological advancements. Louise emphasized that engineering is not just a means to an end but a force for good, contributing to safe and sustainable outcomes for society.

She noted Aurecon's diversification of service offerings to address client challenges, such as climate change, renewable energy transitions, and technological investments and expressed her commitment to elevating Aurecon's work and addressing the most pressing challenges facing the industry in her new role as CEO.

Aurecon Chair Giam Swiegers praised Bill Cox for his contributions, which included achieving record profits and expanding the company's geographical footprint. Under Cox's leadership, Aurecon became one of Asia Pacific's largest employee-owned engineering and advisory companies. After stepping down, Bill Cox will continue to work with Adams and remain active in the engineering sector through directorships and other roles.