Director
- Asia Pacific Transport Leader
Michel McGowan is the Transport Portfolio Leader for Arup’s Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, which spans East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
With the increasing demand for resilient transport infrastructure and the significant changes in the mobility of people and goods, Michael looks to partner with clients and collaborators to create responsible and holistic transport solutions that benefit people, places, and our planet.
A Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a PE, Michael has been deeply involved in building long-term significant client relationships and major, complex projects throughout his 30-year career at Arup.
Michael has successfully led numerous projects for Arup, including over 80 kilometers of rail, more than 25 rail stations, and four depots, spanning Metro, Automated People Mover (APM), Light Rail Transit (LRT), and High-Speed Rail (HSR) modes. He has also led multiple aviation, highways, utilities and strategic planning projects. These projects have been procured under various contract forms, many of which included end-to-end services, and have been completed and are now operating successfully.