Former PM will head up consultant’s global advisory board

Aecom has appointed former British prime minister Sir John Major as chair of its global advisory board.

Major will be joined by a former prime minister of Singapore and various global business leaders on the board, which will help determine Aecom’s global strategy.

Major said: “I am delighted to Chair such a distinguished Advisory Board of members prepared to offer their experience and expertise in support of one of the world’s most ethical companies.”

Aecom’s global chairman and chief executive John Dionisio said: “The global insight and marketplace visibility of our advisory board members, led by Sir John Major, will provide a valuable business perspective as we advance AECOM’s diversified global growth strategy.”

The other charter members of the advisory board include:

  • Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, former Prime Minister of Singapore;
  • Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman of India-based Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited; and
  • Dr. Daniel Thorniley, President of Vienna-based DT-Global Business Consulting.