Our renewed foundations
In the face of global complexity and uncertainty, Arup has grown and evolved this year.
Hilde Tonne
Chair of Arup Group Limited Board
As we move towards the 80th anniversary of our founding, Arup is building on a remarkable legacy. Every business leader has experienced the complexity of the times in which we live. The last year has been one of profound change, both in the world which Arup works and within our firm itself. I have every confidence that Arup has the acumen, skills and agility needed to navigate an ever-changing world.
A global influence
One of the main changes we made in the last year was to set up a new governance and board structure. Arup Group Limited Board (AGLB) was established by our Trustees and initiated on 1 April 2025 to oversee and hold the executive leadership to account. I am joined on the board by both non-executive directors and executives. I am proud to see that they all exemplify credibility, excellence and strategic leadership both from the wider business ecosystem and within Arup. The diversity and calibre of our board members – spanning geographies and sectors – reflects the renewed global outlook and influence of the firm.
Looking to the future
The board oversees the performance, compliance and organisation of Arup, as well as the firm’s new five-year strategy, ‘The future we choose’, published in April 2025. The strategy is a culmination of over a year’s worth of hard work by our leaders and members (our employees) right across the firm. Building on our unique heritage and strong foundations, it will help us meet the complex volatilities of our time and enable us to grow, ensuring we have an even greater positive impact on the world around us in the coming years.
Our strategy has a renewed focus on working closely with our clients and being immersed in our markets, as we deliver the excellence we aim towards. Successful implementation will require a robust governance and operational structure, with strong leadership capacity from the board throughout the organisation. I am looking forward to seeing what the company will achieve over the next five years. This is a truly exciting time to be part of Arup.