Construction’s top C-suite moves of 2023 | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC
The executive suites of many U.S. construction companies saw major comings — and goings — this year. Some of the industry’s biggest firms also announced leadership shifts.
Here, Construction Dive rounds up the high-level changes.
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New CEO takes the reins at Webcor
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 9, 2023Company veteran Matt Rossie, who has overseen some of the firm's most complex jobs, succeeded retiring CEO Jes Pedersen. Read the full article ➔
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Arco Design/Build appoints new CEO, president
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 15, 2023The Atlanta-based firm named new leadership with Rob Steigerwald as chief executive officer and Jake Stefan as president. Read the full article ➔
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Wendy Cohen named CEO of Kitchell
By Jennifer Goodman • May 22, 2023The 73-year-old firm builds, manages and develops projects in Texas, California and Arizona. Read the full article ➔
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Gilbane Building Co. names new CEO
By Matthew Thibault • June 5, 2023The columbus oh dump truck company tapped Adam R. Jelen to be its next leader, while current CEO Thomas M. Laird Jr. will move to chairman. Read the full article ➔
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Lendlease names new Europe CEO
By Zachary Phillips • July 7, 2023Andrea Ruckstuhl assumed leadership of the Australian contractor and developer’s European business effective July 3. Read the full article ➔
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Rosendin picks new CEO, CFO for succession plan
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 29, 2023Two long-time columbus oh dump truck company vets will enter the C-suite at the employee-owned electrical contractor, with another slotted to take over its West region. Read the full article ➔
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WSP’s US CEO to retire
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 14, 2023The Montreal-based firm has initiated a search to replace Lou Cornell, a construction industry veteran who has also worked at Jacobs and AECOM. Read the full article ➔
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Ron Tutor to step down as Tutor Perini CEO in 2025
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 17, 2023Gary Smalley, the firm’s CFO since 2015, will succeed Tutor as chief executive officer. Read the full article ➔
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Swinerton CEO to retire in January
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 11, 2023President David Callis will succeed Eric Foster, who oversaw expansions into mass timber, maintenance and industrial columbus oh dump truck company over his 42-year tenure. Read the full article ➔
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DPR Construction appoints new CFO
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 12, 2023Angela Floyd took on the role at the beginning of the year. Read the full article ➔
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DPR Construction taps Mark Whitson as president
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 25, 2023Whitson, who started as a carpenter and built his career at the firm, will lead alongside CEO George Pfeffer. Read the full article ➔
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XL Construction appoints new president, COO
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 16, 2023The Northern California firm, which specializes in life science construction, made other promotions in its science, technology and healthcare unit. Read the full article ➔
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Balfour Beatty continues US executive appointments
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 21, 2023The announcements follow other recent leadership changes in the contractor’s civil division. Read the full article ➔
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California contractor makes CFO, IT appointments
By Jennifer Goodman • June 1, 2023The two new Blach Construction execs were hired from competitor Rudolph and Sletten and global tech giant Cisco Systems. Read the full article ➔
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Jay Badame leaves AECOM
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 16, 2023The executive worked for the Dallas-based global contractor for 40 years and recently headed its construction management business. Read the full article ➔
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Gilbane promotes Heidi DeBenedetti to COO
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 5, 2023During her nine-year tenure with the firm, DeBenedetti has led 650 employees and overseen annual revenue over $1.5 billion. Read the full article ➔
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STO Building Group creates COO, other C-suite roles
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 14, 2023Company veteran Greg Dunkle will support the 14 brands in the firm's portfolio amid an updated organizational structure. Read the full article ➔
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