David Johnson
David Johnson joined the Board as development director in July 2023. Key areas of focus are maximising the benefits for clients and the company from ongoing digital transformation, and business growth in defence and buildings. David was managing director for Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and continues to provide leadership for the region.
Throughout his career David has championed teamwork, cross-discipline capabilities, lateral thinking, technical innovation, and attention to clients’ and end users’ experience. This combination has been brought to bear on a host of world-leading projects, including Sydney Metro and Adelaide Oval Redevelopment in Australia, and Wembley Stadium in the UK.
David’s connection with Mott MacDonald started in the 1990s. He established our business in Australia and New Zealand in 2010. Under his leadership the Australia and New Zealand business has now grown to 1,500 people, with further expansion across Asia taking the regional total to 3,000 staff.