Aurecon Appoints Todd Battley as Australia Chief Executive
International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed respected industry leader Todd Battley as its new Chief Executive for Australia. Battley will work closely with incoming Group Chief Executive Officer Louise Adams and other members of Aurecon’s Group Executive Leadership Team to drive strategic growth across Australia and shape Aurecon’s global response to the future of engineering, design and advisory services.
Battley joins from AECOM where he held roles including Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Executive for Australia and New Zealand. Throughout his 29-year professional career he has developed a purpose-driven and collaborative leadership style focused on inspiring innovation and achieving business growth.
Incoming Aurecon Chief Executive Officer Louise Adams said society was currently in an era where complex problems required solutions based on engineering, science and technology combined with sound human judgement.
“We’re operating in a time of rapid change, with sustainability, urbanisation, and digital transformation at the forefront. This requires leaders with deep expertise and broad experience across varied industries and geographies,” said Adams.
“Todd has the capabilities and breadth of global experience to steer Aurecon to take advantage of opportunities particularly in the water, energy and infrastructure sectors, ensuring that we scale effectively while remaining agile and responsive to our clients’ needs.
“Todd’s extensive experience in strategy, coupled with his passion for people, clients, and performance, will drive Aurecon’s Australian business to even greater success.”
Battley said that Aurecon’s culture resonated with him deeply and he was looking forward to taking on this pivotal role.

“I thrive on leading and inspiring teams, delivering meaningful impact and have a passion for innovation and integrating diverse capabilities to deliver seamless client service offerings,” said Battley.
“I’m looking forward to steering Aurecon to continue to innovate and do things differently. Within our sector, there is huge potential to scale our services, and in an increasingly cost-conscious environment, the key to our success will be delivering differentiated client service effectively.
“Aurecon’s purpose of bringing ideas to life and creating a better future for people and the planet aligns with my own values, and I’m looking forward to leading teams in an environment where collaboration, creativity, and a deep sense of responsibility thrive.”
Battley will join Aurecon’s Group Executive Leadership Team and lead the Australian Leadership Team. Battley is based in Brisbane, grew up in Townsville and graduated as a civil engineer from James Cook University in Queensland.