Former Mouchel director will head up $750m turnover division that includes Davis Langdon

Aecom has poached a senior director from Mouchel to head up its European operations.

Steve Morriss will join Aecom as its chief executive for Europe on January 4th. Morriss is currently managing director of Mouchel’s government and business services division.

In his role at Aecom, Morriss will oversee the company’s $750m (£467m) turnover European operations, which include recently acquired Davis Langdon.

Aecom president and chief executive officer John Dionisio said: “Over the past year, we have adjusted our business in Europe to meet the evolving market conditions and we have added significant new capabilities through acquisition.

“Steve’s proven track record of pursuing and winning new work, driving profitable growth and integrating acquisitions, in both growing and challenging markets, will position Aecom well for long-term success across the European continent.”