Arcadis NV announced Peter Oosterveer's decision to retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2023, and nominating Alan Brookes(COO) as new CEO. The Supervisory Board has unanimously decided to nominate Alan Brookes, currently COO at Arcadis, as the next CEO and Chair of the Executive Board and will propose his appointment to the shareholders of Arcadis, at the AGM in May 2023. Peter joined Arcadis in 2017 as CEO and Chair of the Executive Board.

He successfully led the company in achieving its 2020 strategic targets, strengthening its balance sheet, resolving legacy issues, embedding a people-first culture across the organization and driving improved financial performance. Under the 2023 business strategy “Maximizing Impact” he led the company to become an industry leader in providing clients with sustainable solutions, a digital frontrunner. Furthermore, Peter repositioned the company for accelerated growth and scaling, as was demonstrated by the organizational transition into Global Business Areas (GBAs) and the recently announced acquisitions of IBI Group, DPS Group and Giftge Consult.

Today, Arcadis is in a strong position for future profitable growth and smooth integration of recent acquisitions. Since Alan joined Arcadis in 2011 through the acquisition of EC Harris, he has established himself as an innovative leader and has been instrumental to the strategic direction and operational successes of the company. He brings significant international senior leadership experience, a strong commercial, and operational background, and extensive understanding of Arcadis.

As COO he is leading the four Global Business Areas (Resilience, Mobility, Places and Intelligence), including the Global Excellence Centers. Prior to his current role Alan headed the EMEA operations, Arcadis' largest segment at that time. He has been pivotal to the outstanding performance of UK, and the growth and improved focus in Continental Europe.

Over the next six months, Peter and Alan will collaborate closely to ensure a seamless transition.