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Adam Rawlings Smith

Doer · DISC type ds
VP Capability and Talent Resource, Global Program Management at AECOM
📍 Solihull, England, United Kingdom

As Vice President at AECOM, Adam Rawlings Smith leads global workforce strategy for the Program Management business line, delivering complex, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs. Holding an MBA from the University of Wales and an FCIPD certification, he specializes in strategic workforce planning, executive hiring, and ensuring operational readiness for global teams.

Adam is a public speaker on topics related to workplace culture and is passionate about promoting equity and breaking down systemic barriers. He shows a strong interest in major global development projects, particularly the heritage and cultural development happening in destinations like AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

He was a featured speaker at the "Business Culture Connected" conference, sharing insights on evolving culture and boosting engagement.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
VP Capability and Talent Resource, Global Program Management
Job Level
Senior
Location
Solihull, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Adam shows up

Deliberate Doer
Results Focused
Risk-Accepting

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Adam cares about

Global Workforce Strategy
Leads strategic workforce planning and capability deployment for AECOM's global infrastructure programs, aligning talent with operational demands.
Proactive Talent Pipelining
Advocates for shifting from reactive hiring to proactively building relationships with key talent to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
VP Capability and Talent Resource, Global Program Management
AECOM
12-2020 - 4-2021
Talent Acquisition Director, International Region
AECOM
8-2019 - 12-2020
Director Talent Supply Chain, EMEA
AECOM
1-2013 - 5-2014
Recruitment Operations Manager
Etihad Airways
6-2010 - 1-2013
Head of Recruitment (Middle East)
Atkins
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wales, Cardiff
2008 - 2009
Level A & B
British Psychological Society
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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