AECOM Chief Legal Officer David Gan to retire; Manav Kumar named successor
AECOM said Chief Legal Officer David Gan will retire, with his role passing to Manav Kumar, the company's General Counsel, Corporate and Global Head of Public Affairs, effective October 2, 2026. Gan will then serve as Senior Advisor until his retirement in the second half of 2027. The filing describes a planned leadership transition with no financial results or guidance included.
Key points
- David Gan provided notice of retirement on September 14, 2026, and remains in his role through October 2, 2026.
- Manav Kumar, age 42, becomes Chief Legal Officer effective October 2, 2026, and has been General Counsel, Corporate and Global Head of Public Affairs since December 2024.
- Gan keeps his existing base salary as Senior Advisor until his retirement in the second half of 2027.
- Gan remains eligible for a fiscal year 2026 annual incentive bonus but will not participate in annual or long-term incentive programs in fiscal year 2027.
The filing
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