Pone responsible for leading the firm鈥檚 growth strategy for the continent

Carlos Pone

Aecom has appointed Carlos Pone (pictured) as chief executive for the firm鈥檚 African business.

Pone, originally from Mozambique, was previously construction firm ABB鈥檚 country managing director in the United Arab Emirates.

Pone said: 鈥淚 share the same values and passion for Africa as Aecom and look forward to implementing the company鈥檚 strategy and vision for the region, helping to take the business to a leading position in the continent.鈥 

Steve Morriss, Aecom鈥檚 chief executive, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and India, said: 鈥淭he Africa region plays an increasingly important part of our business in Aecom.

鈥淐arlos鈥 track record of creating strong, sustainable and diverse teams across the continent will help take our business to the next level of success.鈥