Giam Swiegers, a South African accountant has joined Aurecon as Global Chief Executive Officer.

“I remember Africon (one of Aurecon’s heritage companies) well from my early career days in Tshwane. I know what a terrific contribution Aurecon makes in many industries across South Africa. I am very proud to take this role as Global CEO of such a company,” says Swieggers.

Swiegers began his career as an auditor with Deloitte in South Africa and was previously Managing Partner of Deloitte’s Tshwane office after working for Deloitte in the United States of America.

He joins Aurecon from his previous role as Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Australia after a highly successful 12 years in the role.

Deloitte won both the Accounting Firm of the Year and the Audit Firm of the Year in the Australian Financial Review CFO Awards 2013-2014, with judges highlighting Deloitte’s innovation and agility.

“He has a superb track record as a CEO and is a great cultural fit for us as a business. His accomplishments in building a great culture and an agile, growing business are a great strategic fit for us as an expanding global business,” says Teddy Daka, Global Chairman, Aurecon.

Lulu Gwagwa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Aurecon South Africa, adds: “Having worked both locally and abroad, Swiegers brings to our business an understanding of development challenges in both South Africa and beyond and is ideally positioned to ensure we continue to make a significant contribution to the African continent.”