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John Bridgman
Otākaro
Chief executive
- Appointed August 2018.
- Previously industry director civil infrastructure with AECOM Australia, with responsibility for AECOM’s involvement in several of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.
- Prior roles had included MD of AECOM NZ, and leadership and governance roles on major infrastructure projects in NZ, Australia, Asia and the UK.
- More than 35 years’ experience in engineering and project management roles in Australasia and Asia.
Career
AECOMIndustry Director - Civil Infrastructure, Managing Director
Sep 2013
- Jul 2018
Otākaro
Chief Executive Officer
Aug 2018
- Present
New Zealand Transport Agency / Waka Kotahi
Director
Jul 2020
- Present
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