News May 2023

CRASH charity welcomes new Trustee, Richard Whitehead, Chief Executive – Global Buildings & Places at AECOM

Construction industry’s charity CRASH is delighted to announce that Richard Whitehead, Global Chief Executive – Buildings & Places at AECOM has been appointed as a Trustee.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm and they have been Corporate Patrons of CRASH since 2003, underpinning every construction project CRASH delivers for homelessness charities and hospices across the UK.

Richard has more than 30 years of industry experience and is currently responsible for extending AECOM’s global portfolio through the delivery of sustainable planning, design and engineering services.

Richard will bring a wealth of knowledge to further strengthen the CRASH Board of Trustees, led by charity Chairman, Alan Brookes, Global Chief Operating Officer at Arcadis.

“I am honoured to be appointed a Trustee of the construction industry’s charity, CRASH. CRASH does wonderful work, and I felt privileged and excited to attend my first board meeting in March. Being a Trustee is a big responsibility, and I look forward to advancing our shared vision to deliver a better world.”

Richard Whitehead

Global Chief Executive – Buildings & Places at AECOM

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