Australian Jim Giannopoulos has been announced as GHD’s new Global CEO, succeeding former Chief Exec Ashley Wright earlier this week.
Joining the firm in 1993, Giannopoulos has held a number of roles throughout GHD, most recently as CEO - Americas. Having joined the company as a graduate chemical engineer over 30 years ago, he has held various leadership and project roles in Australia, Asia, Canada and the United States.
Choosing to base himself in Melbourne, Giannopoulos will return home after his time overseeing the American operation. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer, a Fellow of Engineers Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
“As I step into this role, I am excited by the opportunities for GHD’s global growth and am passionate about partnering and collaborating to deliver positive outcomes for our clients, communities and our people by continuing to provide innovative solutions to some of the biggest water, energy and community challenges,” Giannopoulos says.
“It’s an honour to lead such a strong, talented and collaborative team, offering many diverse services in different countries, united by our values and a common purpose of creating lasting community benefit.”
GHD announced the decision to shareholders and employees in December 2023. The appointment of Giannopoulos continues the employee-owned company’s history of succession from within its operations.
