SWiFT would like to welcome you to join us on Monday February 24th 2025 for an exclusive evening, An Audience with Lara Poloni, featuring one of the most influential leaders in global infrastructure and urban development. As a distinguished industry figure, Lara Poloni will share her unique insights on leadership, sustainable urban growth, and the future of global infrastructure.
Sponsored by Newsom Consulting and hosted by AECOM, this event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Lara as she discusses her career journey, lessons in resilience and innovation, and the evolving demands of leadership in a rapidly changing world. Attendees will have the chance for open discussion, networking, and gaining valuable perspectives from one of the industry’s foremost voices.
Lara Poloni is President of AECOM one of the largest international infrastructure consulting firms.
Lara has served in several key leadership roles, including as Chief Executive of AECOM’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from 2017 to 2020, and as Chief Executive of the Australia New Zealand business from 2014 to 2017. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Lara has predominantly worked in the planning, assessment and development of major infrastructure projects for both public and private sector clients, across key transportation and property sectors. She is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Infrastructure and a former board member for Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
Location
AECOM
16th Floor
Aldgate Tower
2 Leman Street
London
E1 8FA
Booking
This event is open to SWiFT Members only.
SWiFT membership is open to UK rail industry female and male professions with a significant level of responsibility and accountability to their Board and are looking towards Board level positions, including Non-Executive Directorships and Trustee roles. If you would like to join, please complete the membership application form.