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Louise Adams (civil engineer)Louise Adams is an Australian civil engineer. As of April 2023[update] she is Aurecon's chief operating officer. Early life and educationLouise Adams graduated from the Wharton Business School in 2018,[1] through the Chief Executive Women scholarship.[2] CareerAdams has worked as a civil engineer for over 25 years.[3] She served as the chief executive for Australia and New Zealand at Aurecon, overseeing a workforce of 4,300 people.[3] In 2013, Adams became the first woman to serve as executive director on Aurecon's Global Board and is Aurecon's global spokesperson for Women in Leadership.[4] As of April 2023[update] Aurecon's chief operating officer.[3][5] Previously Adams has said that the engineering sector has a "significant lack of cultural and gender diversity".[1] She said that: "For decades, our industry has been positioned as a male-centric profession. Promoted with images of hard hats and heavy machinery, a profession most suited to men. I believe this has narrowed our thinking, our perspectives, it has created a gender imbalance, siloed cultural profiles and above all – stifled potential for diversity of thought and, in turn, innovation."[1] RecognitionIn 2020, Adams was awarded Australian CEO of the Year by The CEO Magazine.[3] In 2021, she was recognised as a Deakin University Alumni of the Year.[6][2] In November 2021 Adams was elected a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.[5] In 2023, she was made the Australian Business Champion to Vietnam by the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute.[7] References
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