Mead & Hunt announced that Amy Squitieri will become Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2025. Currently serving as the firm's Chief Operating Officer, Amy brings more than three decades of leadership experience to the role and has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction, employee-focused culture, and innovation initiatives.

The leadership transition reflects years of intentional succession planning at the 125-year-old engineering, architectural, and planning firm. Outgoing CEO Andy Platz will remain with the company as Board Chair, supporting continuity as Mead & Hunt continues its commitment to excellence.

"Having worked alongside Amy for three decades, I've witnessed how her vision, integrity, and drive have elevated our firm," said Platz. "She is exceptionally qualified for this role, and I'm confident that under her leadership, Mead & Hunt will reach new heights while staying true to our people-first culture and values."

Amy has served on Mead & Hunt's Board since 2007 and has led numerous growth and transformation initiatives that position the firm for continued success. She spearheaded the company's Foresight + Innovation + Technology (FIT) program to help the firm navigate technology and change in the AEC industry and launched the Future Readiness program to streamline operations and empower teams to thrive in a dynamic business environment. Both programs reflect her commitment to delivering value to clients, communities, and employees through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

As CEO, Amy's priorities will focus on strengthening career development across the organization, executing the firm's strategic plan, and accelerating adoption of digital tools and artificial intelligence. She views her role as a steward in service to the firm and its people, a perspective that shapes her approach to leadership. She is committed to preparing and mentoring the next generation of leaders, knowing that her greatest responsibility is to pass on a healthy, thriving company to the next generation of employee owners who will continue the firm’s legacy.

"It is such an honor to lead this company," Amy said. "I think about all the talented people we have and what they're working to accomplish. We have an impressive 125-year legacy dedicated to our values of taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. I appreciate that I get to carry that torch forward and entrust a strong, growing firm to the next generation."

Beyond Mead & Hunt, Amy contributes to shaping the future of the AEC profession through her service on the Board of Engineering Change Lab-USA (ECL-USA), a nonprofit preparing the engineering community for 21st-century challenges. She also actively contributes to the ACEC Research Institute, a leading source of knowledge and business strategies advancing the built environment.