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As AECOM’s chief legal officer retires, the contractor has announced its succession plan.
Manav Kumar, the company’s global head of public affairs and global general counsel, will succeeds David Gan as Chief Legal Officer effective October 3, according to an announcement from the construction company. Gan will become a senior advisor and plans to retire in 2027.
Manav Kumar
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Kumar joined AECOM in 2017 after working for the City of Los Angeles as Deputy Counsel to Mayor Eric Garcetti, according to his LinkedIn.
He also served as the mayor’s Olympic director during Los Angeles’ successful bid to host the 2028 Olympic Paralympic Games. Kumar’s previous roles at AECOM include chief of staff in the office of the president and CEO and deputy general counsel, according to his LinkedIn.
In his new role, Kumar told Construction Dive via email that he will oversee the regulatory landscape and trends in digital technology, including artificial intelligence and data privacy issues.
“As AECOM continues to grow and pursue new opportunities, it is important that we anticipate change, adapt to emerging threats and maintain a robust risk management framework that supports long-term success,” Kumar said. “The legal team’s role is to help the business navigate these developments with confidence while enabling innovation, growth and strong results for our clients and stakeholders.”
The retiring Gan has spent two decades at AECOM. He joined the firm in 2006 as a vice president and deputy general counselaccording to his LinkedIn. While at the company, Gan helped improve the company’s legal, governance and risk framework while building a legal organization that supported AECOM, according to the Sept. 16 announcement.
“During his more than 20 years at AECOM, David has made significant contributions to our company, helping to strengthen our legal, governance and compliance capabilities while supporting many of our most important business initiatives,” AECOM CEO Troy Rudd said in the announcement.
