AECOM promotes Amer Mneimneh to VP of Urbanism + Planning for MEA region
Mneimneh has over 20 years of architecture, masterplanning and urban design experience in the Middle East
Amer Mneimneh has been elevated to VP of Urbanism + Planning (U+P) for the Middle East & Africa at AECOM. In his new role, he will lead 93 staff within AECOM’s U+P practice and will drive growth by ensuring clients receive the best of the firm’s technical practice, quality design and innovative thinking, a statement from AECOM said.
Mneimneh is currently the operations director for the U+P practice and the Dubai Design Studio Lead. He is taking over from Janus Rostock who is leaving AECOM in mid-June to take up an opportunity in his home country of Denmark. The transition of responsibilities is underway, the statement revealed.
“While we are sad to be saying goodbye to Janus, I am delighted that we have been able to appoint his replacement from within our talented team. Amer will be responsible for proactively positioning, developing and growing urban development opportunities to support the growth of our regional business,” said Mario Pishiri, MD, Buildings + Places, Middle East & Africa at AECOM.
The statement said that Mneimneh has over 20 years’ architecture, masterplanning and urban design experience gained in the Middle East, the last 14 of which have been with AECOM. Projects on which he has worked include Dubai EXPO 2020, the Saadiyat Island Masterplan, Dubai Harbour, Jeddah Strategic plans and NEOM.
Commenting on his promotion, Mneimneh explained, “I am excited to lead our Urbanism + Planning business and our very talented and diverse team, as we continue to enhance urban developments and create long-lasting benefits for the communities we serve.”
His appointment comes shortly after AECOM launched its global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. He will join the global ESG steering committee to embed sustainable development and resilience across the company’s work, improve social outcomes for communities, achieve net-zero carbon emissions and enhance governance.
Mneimneh also represents the region on AECOM’s global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion steering committee. With more than 18 nationalities within the Middle East Urbanism + Planning team, Amer is committed to maintaining and growing a diverse and inclusive team to support AECOM’s vision — a world where infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone, the statement concluded.
