AECOM Tops Fortune’s List as World’s Most Admired Company
AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, has been named the No. 1 company in its industry on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, a distinction the firm has earned for the eleventh consecutive year. This recognition highlights AECOM’s exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence within the global infrastructure sector.
“This achievement is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our people,” said Troy Rudd, AECOM’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our team’s unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering transformative outcomes continues to set us apart as an industry leader. We’re proud of the meaningful impact we’re making for our clients and the communities we serve.”
Throughout fiscal 2024, AECOM continued to execute its strategic vision under its “Think and Act Globally” initiative. Several milestones contributed to the company’s continued success, including market share gains, expanded service offerings, enhanced digital capabilities, and record-breaking financial performance. AECOM’s leadership in water, transportation, environmental, and facilities design reinforced its position as the No. 1 ranked design firm in key sectors, including being ranked the top Water design firm by Engineering News-Record.
In addition to its ongoing leadership, AECOM strategically transformed its service offerings by investing in organic growth. This included the launch of a new Water and Environment Advisory global business line, aimed at expanding advisory services for clients undertaking challenging, long-term projects. By focusing on long-term value creation, AECOM has positioned itself to meet the growing demands of clients facing complex, multi-decade initiatives.
The company’s continued investment in its workforce also yielded positive results. AECOM achieved record employee satisfaction scores and demonstrated its commitment to fostering a positive corporate culture with low attrition rates. This focus on people is crucial in attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring that AECOM remains a leader in delivering innovative solutions to its clients.
Financially, AECOM had a standout year. The company set several records for net service revenue, margins, earnings, and cash flow. These strong financial results are a direct reflection of AECOM’s strategic decisions and operational excellence, enabling the company to continue reinvesting in its people, technology, and services to drive future growth.
A key component of AECOM’s continued success has been its digital strategy. The company has made significant strides in leveraging advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance its professional services delivery. This digital transformation has improved the quality of bids, streamlined workflows, and empowered employees to focus on higher-value tasks. The effective use of AI has positioned AECOM to win more projects and provide more efficient and impactful solutions to its clients.
Lara Poloni, AECOM’s President, expressed her pride in the company’s achievements. “We are thrilled to be named the No. 1 company in our industry on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list,” she said. “Through the collaboration of our teams, we’ve achieved record-setting results, expanded our offerings, and strengthened client relationships. Together, we’re advancing our purpose of delivering a better world.”
The recognition comes as part of a comprehensive survey of corporate reputations conducted by Fortune in collaboration with Korn Ferry. The survey asked executives, directors, and analysts to rate companies within their own industry across nine critical areas, including innovation, talent management, investment value, and quality of products. This holistic approach underscores ability to lead across various dimensions, from operational efficiency to innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.
The full list of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, along with additional details on the methodology, can be found on the Fortune website.
About AECOM
(NYSE: ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. A trusted professional services firm, brings deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. partners with public and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions across the project lifecycle—from advisory and planning to design, engineering, program management, and construction management. In fiscal year 2024, reported revenue of $16.1 billion.
