Board initiates search process, Mr. Bowman expected to remain CEO until successor appointed
Bowman today announced that its founder and chief executive officer Gary Bowman plans to retire as CEO and resign as director later this year in connection with the appointment of his successor. The company’s board of directors has initiated a formal search process to include both internal and external candidates. As part of the transition, Mr. Bowman is expected to serve as senior advisor to the company to support an orderly process.
From its founding in 1995, Mr. Bowman has led the growth of the company into a national engineering firm with over 100 U.S. offices, reaching #72 on ENR’s current list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the U.S. Since its 2021 IPO, the company has more than tripled in size, completed more than 35 acquisitions, expanded its national footprint and diversified its service portfolio.
In connection with Mr. Bowman’s announcement, the board approved amendments to the employment agreements of Bruce Labovitz, chief financial officer, and Dan Swayze, chief operating officer, to ensure continuity of leadership and a successful transition process.
“Few founders have the opportunity to lead their companies through the level of growth and transformation Bowman has achieved,” said Jim Laurito, chairman of the board. “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Gary for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment over three decades. He has built not only a national engineering platform, but a culture grounded in discipline, accountability and long-term value creation. Bowman is exceptionally well positioned for its next chapter because of the foundation he has established.”
“Leading this company has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Mr. Bowman. “I’m proud of the team we’ve built and the culture we’ve established together. Since going public in 2021, we have scaled the business beyond what we envisioned and built a durable national platform positioned for long-term success. I have full confidence that in this leadership succession process the board will select a new CEO with the same discipline, culture and values that built this company.
“In the interim, we will continue to focus on organic growth, expanding our national presence, and introducing innovations that position Bowman to deliver even greater impact for employees, shareholders and customers.”
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