George Pierson, new CEO of Parsons BrinckerhoffParsons Brinckerhoff — the 125-year-old, New York City-based planning, engineering and construction management firm — has appointed a new CEO, George Pierson. The selection was made official Jan. 1 of this year. Company CEO Keith Hawksworth will become chairperson.
Pierson was the company’s American division chief operating officer and, before that, was the general counsel for Parsons Brinckerhoff, a role he took on in February 2006.
Hawksworth described the succession of roles as “a logical progression” and praised Pierson’s past service to the firm. “George has performed brilliantly in progressively responsible leadership positions.”
Pierson will be the first new CEO to take the helm since Parsons Brinckerhoff was acquired by Balfour Beatty, a professional services and investment group, in October. News of the U.K.-based company’s $626 million acquisition of the firm came in September. Pierson will report to Ian Tyler, chief executive of Balfour Beatty.
Parsons Brinckerhoff has 15,000 employees and maintains 150 offices across the globe.
