Top engineering consultancy Buro Happold gets new CEO
DUBAI, May 6, 2021
Buro Happold, a leading integrated engineering consultancy services group, has appointed James Bruce as its new chief executive officer. Also it has named New York-based integrated engineering expert Craig Schwitter as the new senior partner to help boost its global expansion strategy.
Bruce, who has a background is in building businesses outside of building engineering and consultancy, will aim to grow the business, which is active in 26 locations worldwide, doubling from 2,000 to 4,000 employees in six years, creating a better balance and resilience across regions.
He has previously been chief financial officer (CFO) for a number of Omnicom and WPP subsidiaries, including Interbrand and Landor. Bruce then joined Buro Happold in 2018 taking over as the chief operating and financial officer (COO/CFO).
He has an impressive track record in delivering growth in design-focused businesses, which will further add a fresh dynamic to Buro Happold’s expansion plans.
On his appointment, Bruce said: ""It is a really exciting time for Buro Happold. We are continuing to expand our international markets where there is the best potential for us to grow as a business. This will create significant opportunities for both our people and our clients."
"The business has delivered consistent global growth by strongly promoting a strategic focus on design, consultancy, sustainability, equity above all else, and driving best use of technology," he stated.
"What will not change as we move forward is any deviation from our principles of caring deeply about the legacy of our work and a collective courage and passion to create; this is what drives our culture," observed Bruce.
"Where we have plans to grow, we will only do that by acquiring businesses that share our values and vision," he added.
Buro Happold has also appointed New York-based Craig Schwitter as its senior partner.
Schwitter is a champion of integrated engineering and the appropriate use of technology, which allows his projects to be flexible, efficient and engaging for users.
His portfolio of signature projects to date includes Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, New York City’s iconic The High Line and Harvard University’s Science and Engineering Complex.-TradeArabia News Service
