TAMPA — Katus Watson, PE, DBIA, has been named chief operating officer (COO) at WSP in the U.S., one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
Beginning April 6, Watson is responsible for overseeing operational performance across WSP’s U.S. business, advancing the firm’s strategic priorities with a focus on strengthening delivery consistency, quality and accountability across regions, end markets, delivery platforms and technical disciplines. He will partner with business line leadership to drive operational efficiency, collaboration and execution in alignment with WSP’s performance and growth objectives.
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“Katus brings deep industry experience, a proven leadership track record and a strong cultural fit to our organization,” said Joe Sczurko, WSP U.S. region president. “His extensive background equips him with knowledge to understand our diverse, multi-portfolio business, the operational demands of complex projects and the expectations of our exceptional client base. Katus is a leader; he sets a clear plan, then engages and empowers teams to meet expectations. It’s great to have him aboard.”
Watson joins the firm’s U.S. executive leadership team. He is based in Tampa.
An established industry leader with decades of experience at firms comparable in scale and capability to WSP, he most recently served as executive vice president and general manager for its eastern U.S. and Canada regions of a global engineering firm.
A licensed professional engineer, Watson earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Howard University. He serves on the Civil Engineering Education Department Advisory Council at Howard University, is a member of Leadership Florida and is chairman of United Hands of Hope, a non-profit organization that provides educational resources to underserved, rural communities in Jamaica.
About WSP in the U.S.
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in more than 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. WSP in the U.S.’s team of approximately 27,000 professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors.
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