Richard Sanderson is being promoted to Jacob鈥檚 top in Europe from his current position as senior vice president and head of transportation for UK & Europe.
The change takes effect on 29th September 2025. He succeeds Kate Kenny, who left the company in July to join competitor AtkinsR茅alis as 'chief growth officer'.
Sanderson joined British consulting engineer Halcrow in 1995 and has been with the company through its acquisition by CH2M Hill in 2011 and then by Jacobs in 2017.
A transport planner by background, he has built a career that spans technical delivery, operational management, sales and market solutions. Beyond transportation, Sanderson has worked with clients across infrastructure, energy, water, environment and urban development.
Jacobs executive vice president Keith Lawson said: 鈥淩ichard is a highly respected leader with deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of collaboration, building strong teams and lasting client relationships. His leadership style, strategic mindset, and ability to inspire will be invaluable as we continue to grow and deliver impact across Europe and the U.K.鈥�
Richard Sanderson added: 鈥淭his is a hugely exciting time for Jacobs and it鈥檚 a privilege to lead such a talented team. We will continue to work with our clients, partners, and the wider industry to bring together Jacobs鈥� hallmarks of engineering excellence, consulting insight, and program management experience to deliver sustainable, technology-enabled solutions across multiple sectors and markets.鈥�
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