LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 11, 2013--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for public and
private sector clients in more than 140 countries around the world,
announced today that His Excellency Abdullah A. Alireza has
joined the AECOM
Global Advisory Board. Chaired by former U.K. Prime Minister, The
Right Honourable Sir John Major KG CH, and composed of other leaders in
business and geopolitical affairs, the AECOM Global Advisory Board
supports the company’s efforts to enter and grow in new geographies,
business lines and high-growth service areas.
H.E. Alireza is Vice Chairman of Xenel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He also served as Minister of Commerce and Industry from 2008 to 2011.
Previously, H.E. Alireza was Minister of State and a member of the
Council of Ministers from 2003 to 2008, and the Supreme Economic Council
from 2000 to 2011. He has also served as Chairman, Kingdom’s World Trade
Organization Working Team; Chairman, Board of Directors of the Saudi
Arabia Standards Organization; and Chairman, Board of Directors of the
Commission for Development of Industrial Cities and Technical Zones.
In addition, H.E. Alireza headed the Kingdom’s Delegation to the United
Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Kingdom’s
Delegations at the Gulf Cooperation Council in the Commerce Cooperation
Committee and Industrial Cooperation Committee. H.E. Alireza was also
Chairman, Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce & Industry; Co-Chairman,
National U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce; and Chairman, Commission for
Industrial Cities & Technology Parks.
In his many years of experience, H.E. Alireza has worked closely with
world-renowned academic institutions and nonprofit organizations in
promoting education. He initiated a development program for senior Saudi
executives and government officials at Harvard University.
“His Excellency Alireza possesses substantial experience and valuable
perspective through his years of service with the government of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and as a successful, visionary business
executive,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive
officer. “I am pleased that we will have the benefit of H.E.’s
tremendous insights as part of the AECOM Global Advisory Board. As we
advance AECOM’s diversified global growth strategy, our advisory board
members offer expert knowledge for issues at the intersection of global
business operations and society at large, including humanitarian
affairs, socially responsible business practices and sustainability.”
In addition to AECOM Global Advisory Board Chairman, Sir John Major, who
also served as the U.K. Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the
Exchequer, members of the advisory board include:
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Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, former Prime Minister of
Singapore;
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Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman of India-based Housing Development Finance
Corporation Limited; and
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Dr. Daniel Thorniley, President of Vienna-based DT-Global Business
Consulting.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With
approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in
all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global
reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in
delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built,
natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves
clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion
during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2012. More information on AECOM and
its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release
other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking
statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including
any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations
or expected revenue. Actual results could differ materially from
those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our
forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012, and our other reports
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AECOM does not
intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking
statement.
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Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
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