Global professional services company GHD has appointed Jim Giannopoulos as its new Chief Executive Officer. GHD operates in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.
Giannopoulos succeeds Ashley Wright as CEO, with the transition effective from April 2. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer, a Fellow of Engineers Australia, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
He was most recently the CEO of GHD’s Americas division, leading all operations in Canada, the USA, and Chile over the past four years.
Giannopoulos says it’s an honour to lead such a strong, talented and collaborative team.
“As I step into this role, I am excited by the opportunities for GHD’s global growth and am passionate about partnering and collaborating to deliver positive outcomes for our clients, communities and our people by continuing to provide innovative solutions to some of the biggest water, energy and community challenges,” he says.
Established in 1928, GHD has stated a commitment to making water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come.