AECOM appoints David Humphreys as Senior Vice President, Canada Risk and Project Delivery Leader

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has appointed David Humphreys to its leadership team as Senior Vice President, Canada Risk and Project Delivery Leader. In his new role, Mr. Humphreys will oversee the successful execution of Canada’s growth strategy to bolster the Company’s pursuit pipeline and project portfolio. He will also work closely with AECOM’s business operations to continuously improve the quality of its work and delivery of its projects. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Humphreys held the position of Director of Operations – Water, Central and Western Canada, where he was responsible for planning and directing operations for the water business in Canada. 

“AECOM continues to be a place where talented professionals thrive, advancing into leadership roles within a culture that fosters opportunity and drives meaningful impact,” says Richard Barrett, chief executive of AECOM’s Canada region. “David has been an integral part of our success for 28 years, supporting clients while providing operational leadership, mentorship and guidance to our teams on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects and business initiatives across the region. In his new position, he will continue to be a tremendous asset by providing quality project delivery, successful team leadership, and technical excellence. I’m thrilled to congratulate him on his new role at AECOM.” 

Mr. Humphreys’ appointment reflects AECOM’s commitment to advancing its strategic growth in Canada. His leadership, institutional knowledge, and strong client relationships will be key in driving innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions to help the Company deliver a better world across the region.  

“I’m excited to help drive successful business initiatives and broaden our project portfolio in the expanded scope of my new role,” said Mr. Humphreys. “My primary focus will be on enabling successful project delivery through practical risk management and supporting outcomes that align with AECOM’s commitment to reliability, quality and value for our clients.” 

As part of this transition, Laurel Murphy has been appointed to serve as the Director of Operations – Water, Central and Western Canada, succeeding Mr. Humphreys, in this key role. She will lead strategic initiatives as AECOM continues to deliver critical infrastructure that supports the future of water throughout Canada. Implementing sound practices in project delivery and collaborating with regional leaders, Ms. Murphy will work closely with our teams to meet client expectations and continue to further AECOM’s Think and Act Globally strategy. A registered professional engineer in Ontario, Alberta, and Nova Scotia, Ms. Murphy comes to AECOM with over 20 years of industry experience in consulting engineering in the water market across Canada, including complex water and sewer projects for the municipalities of Metro Vancouver, Halifax, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, and the Region of Halton.