AECOM Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by AECOM on September 14, 2026. The filing addresses Item 5.02 regarding the departure of a senior officer and the appointment of a successor.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on executive personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Departure: David Gan, Chief Legal Officer, notified the company of his decision to retire.
- Transition Plan: Mr. Gan will continue in his role until October 2, 2026, then serve as a Senior Advisor until his full retirement in the second half of 2027.
- Appointment: Manav Kumar, currently General Counsel, Corporate and Global Head of Public Affairs, will succeed Mr. Gan as Chief Legal Officer effective October 2, 2026.
Compensation and Management Commentary
- Compensation: As Senior Advisor, Mr. Gan will receive his existing base salary until his retirement date. He remains eligible for the fiscal year 2026 annual incentive bonus but will not participate in annual or long-term incentive programs for fiscal year 2027.
- Successor Background: Mr. Kumar, age 42, has been with AECOM since January 2020. Prior to AECOM, he held roles including Deputy Counsel to the Mayor of Los Angeles and Chief Olympics Officer for the 2028 Games.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the exact effective date of Manav Kumar's appointment as Chief Legal Officer (October 2, 2026).
- Verify the specific timeline for David Gan's full retirement in the second half of 2027.
- Review the Executive Incentive Plan details to understand the scope of Mr. Gan's 2026 bonus eligibility.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the interim leadership structure during the transition period.