AECOM has announced the appointment of Janus Rostock as Managing Director of its Buildings+Places business for the Middle East and Africa region. He takes over from Mario Pishiri, who retired after a distinguished career with the firm.
Rostock boasts over two decades of international experience in architecture, urbanism, and integrated design. His strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and transformative contributions to the built environment have earned him widespread recognition, the firm said.
Speaking on his appointment, Rostock said, “This region is rich with opportunity and complexity and I’m excited to lead our talented teams in shaping cities where nature-based solutions, digital technologies and human-centric design join to create resilient, adaptable and inspiring environments.”
“By fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and leveraging advanced modelling and data-driven insights, we’ll shape communities that are equitable, vibrant and prepared for the future. At the heart of this journey is a commitment to quality, creativity and continuous learning ensuring that the legacy we build is one of enduring value.”
Rostock first joined AECOM in 2018 to lead Master Planning and Landscape and later returned to Denmark as the CEO of a Copenhagen-based consultancy before rejoining AECOM in the Middle East as Vice President, Urbanism + Planning and Architecture in 2023. In this role, he oversaw multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale masterplans, cultural landmarks and sustainable infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
His Scandinavian design ethos and leadership style has transformed places and teams through his inclusive, engaging and human-centric design approach. Rostock utilises evidence and data with an emphasis on co-creation, while always focusing on people, community and the pedestrian eye-level experiences. His trademark is creating architecture and urban design that is place-specific, celebrating local culture and tradition while looking to the future.
As Managing Director, Rostock will continue to advance AECOM’s mission of delivering impactful design solutions that shape resilient, inclusive and future-ready urban environments. He will lead the Buildings+Places business in fostering client partnerships, inspiring teams and driving interdisciplinary collaboration across the region.
