Aecom in Governance Pact with Starboard, CEO Burke to Retire (1)

Nov. 22, 2019, 12:03 PM UTC

(Updates with additional detail)

  • Aecom and Starboard have entered a governance agreement, providing for appointment of three new independent directors recommended by Starboard Value
  • Michael S. Burke, chairman and CEO, has also notified the board that he intends to retire
    • The board will initiate a CEO succession process with Burke continuing in both roles until a successor is found by or prior to the 2020 AGM; after successor named, chairman and CEO roles will be separated
  • Size of board is expanding to 11 members initially, with Peter Feld & Robert Card joining board immediately, Jacqueline Hinman joining by Dec. 16 ...





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