LOS ANGELES, CA, Apr 11, 2016 – Consulting firm Arup, a global leader in the built environment, has announced the appointment of a new Americas Region Board effective April 1, 2016.
“Arup’s vision for the future is to have a positive impact in the Americas by delivering high quality, valuable work for our clients and providing rewarding careers for our staff,” said Andy Howard, chair. “We are delighted to announce our new Americas Region Board members who will help us deliver these goals through targeted strategies and investments.”
Andy Howard, chair
In his 29 years with Arup, Andy has exemplified the firm’s commitment to providing unmatched value to clients. He has served in a variety of leadership roles for the firm, including Group CIO and Americas Region COO. He sees the disruptive nature of the digital economy as a huge source of opportunity and plans to drive a progressive digital strategy that positions Arup as a leader in a radically different AEC industry.
Leo Argiris, chief operating Officer
Leo Argiris has over three decades of experience as a structural engineer and business leader. He has served as the managing principal of the New York office, led the social infrastructure and education business for Arup, and designed world-class institutional and commercial projects across the globe. As COO, Leo continues to focus on the progression of Arup and Arup’s staff.
Susan Baer
Susan Baer is Arup’s Global Aviation Business Leader, involved in some of the largest aviation projects in the world. Baer joined Arup in 2013 following 37 years with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, during which time she held various positions, most recently Director of Aviation.
Ignacio Barandiaran
Ignacio directs Arup’s team of technical and financial transaction advisors delivering deal advice, due diligence, and project structuring/feasibility assessments for transportation, energy and utilities, and social infrastructure projects across the Americas. Since 2008, Arup has helped its clients successfully finance infrastructure projects worth over $190 billion, winning global accolades along the way.
Peter Chamley
Peter Chamley leads Arup’s infrastructure work globally and is a recognized leader in tunnelling and underground metro design. He has engineered some of the most ambitious tunnelling projects worldwide, including the Second Avenue Subway in New York City and Crossrail in London.
Fiona Cousins
Fiona Cousins is an Arup Fellow and a recognized authority in sustainability and design. She is the 2016 chair of the USGBC bgoard of directors, co-author of Two Degrees: Climate Change and the Built Environment, and Chair of Arup University in the Americas, the firm’s program to foster innovation, research, learning, and knowledge.
Chris Luebkeman
Dr. Chris Luebkeman is Arup’s director for Global Foresight, Research, and Innovation. In his role as global thought-leader and futurist, he works with some of the world’s most progressive companies to better prepare for and take advantage of change.
Raj Patel
Raj’s practice radically changes the way that people and companies understand, design, and experience real, augmented, and virtual worlds. As global leader of Acoustics, Audio-Visual, and Theatre consulting, his impact is widespread – from landmark projects in the built environment, to collaborations in art, music, film-making, and innovations in science and technology.
Bill Scrantom, principal
Bill leads Arup’s Healthcare Business in the Americas, delivering resilient medical facilities that improve the patient experience and reduce operating costs. He is expanding the firm’s P3 healthcare expertise in North America and pioneering digitally-enabled medical planning to help clients understand and optimize clinical and building efficiency.
The new board has been assembled to bring the world’s best ideas and advice to clients in the Americas. Its members will drive the vision for the firm’s future and serve as stewards of Arup’s legacy.
About Arup
The preeminent provider of engineering, consulting, and design services in the built environment, Arup aims to do the best quality work across diverse specialties to deliver value to its clients and achieve a positive impact on our world. The firm opened its first US office over 30 years ago and now employs 1,300 people in the Americas. Since its founding in 1946, members of Arup have developed transformative ways of working with its clients. The firm’s unique version of employee-ownership promotes long-term thinking and significant investment in research and innovation for the benefit of its clients.
For additional information, visit Arup’s website at www.arup.com and the online magazine of Arup in the Americas at http://doggerel.arup.com/.
