Scott Russell
Managing Director, Americas
- Role
- Managing Director, Americas at Arup
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Russell
As Managing Director for the Americas, I work with and support amazing and committed professionals as we pursue Arup\'s purpose of Shaping a Better World. Alongside our colleagues around the world, we reimagine cityscapes, solve the hardest engineering challenges on the planet, advance equitable mobility, and unlock new opportunities through resilient design. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.It is a privilege to work with our leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver transformative outcomes across infrastructure, urban development, and sustainability. With a background in strategy, operations, urban planning, and major program delivery, I bring a systems-level perspective to complex challenges, placing our clients\' aims and ambitions at the center of our work.My leadership journey spans decades of experience across geographies and sectors, from launching new offices and leading regional operations to mentoring emerging talent and championing inclusive, high-performing teams. I’m passionate about cities—their dynamism, diversity, and potential—and I thrive on building long-term relationships that turn bold ideas into tangible impact.Let’s connect if you’re interested in shaping a better world through thoughtful collaboration, strategic foresight, and design excellence.
Experience
Managing Director, Americas
Apr 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
As senior leader of Arup in the Americas, I have the privilege of partnering with the most amazing group of professionals, working together with our clients and collaborators to shape a better world.
Education
University of Southern California
Executive Masters in Urban Planning, Urban Planning
Harvard Business School
Executive Education, Mergers & Acquisitions
Harvard Business School
Executive Education, Leading Professional Services Firms
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate Finance, Management Consulting
Regis University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Postgraduate Diploma, with Distinction, Strategy and Innovation
University of Oxford
Master of Science - MS, Major Programme Management
Skills
- Business Development
- Presentation Design and Coaching
- Corporate Communications
- Public Speaking
- Contract Negotiation
- Comprehensive Planning
- Engagement Management
- Feasibility Studies
- Construction Management
- Government
- Finance and Operations
- Management Consulting
- Business Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Sales Management
- Strategic Communications
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leadership
- Project Planning
- Executive Coaching
- Staff Supervision
- New Business Development
- Marketing
- Business Strategy
- Talent Development
- Program Management
- Sustainability
- Contract Management
- Sales
- Team Building
- Management
- Strategy
- Project Management
- Executive Management
- Operations Management
- Public Engagement
- Talent Acquisition
- Large Scale Change Management
- Strategic Alignment
- Proposal Writing
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