AECOM Appointed Dwight Pullen Transportation Business CEO
Dwight Pullen has transitioned into the chief executive role to lead the firm's global transportation business line.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in People
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AECOM has officially appointed Dwight Pullen as the Transportation Global Business Line Chief Executive. Pullen, who joined the company in 2022, will lead the firm's extensive global pipeline of infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
The leadership change aims to bolster AECOM's strategic focus on its global transportation portfolio. The firm is leveraging its position as a top-ranked industry leader to manage and expand transportation projects worldwide.
AECOM's transportation business currently holds a No. 1 ranking according to Engineering News-Record. The company reported $16.1 billion in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year.
The players
Dwight Pullen
He is the newly appointed Transportation Global Business Line Chief Executive at AECOM with over 30 years of industry experience.
Russell Jackson
He is the former interim chief executive of AECOM's transportation business who has transitioned to the role of Global Rail and Transit Director.
AECOM
This multinational infrastructure consulting firm is headquartered in Dallas and maintains a leading global ranking in transportation engineering.
The details
Dwight Pullen brings over 30 years of industry experience to the role, having previously led the company's aviation and surface transportation divisions. As part of this transition, Russell Jackson has moved from the interim chief executive role back into his previous position as Global Rail and Transit Director.
Timeline
Dwight Pullen joined AECOM in 2022.
AECOM reported $16.1 billion in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year.
Dwight Pullen was appointed as Transportation CEO on October 12, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership appointment positions the firm to maintain its dominant market share relative to the Engineering News-Record top-ranked transportation business list. By consolidating executive oversight, the company aims to capitalize on global infrastructure demand against key industry rivals.
The transition in executive leadership signals a strategic push that could influence the scope and delivery of future large-scale transportation projects. Clients and stakeholders may see an evolution in project management priorities as the firm navigates its global pipeline.
The takeaway
Effective executive leadership remains a critical driver for major firms tasked with managing complex global infrastructure projects. Professionals in the sector can track how new leadership priorities shift focus toward specific international regions like the United Kingdom and Australia.
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