Based in New York, Nitish will oversee strategy and delivery for complex airport programs as the firm expands its transportation and infrastructure footprint.
Professional services firm WSP has named Navin Nitish as senior vice president and national aviation market leader for its U.S. operations. Based in New York, Nitish will lead the firm's aviation market strategy and support infrastructure development through strategic planning, engineering solutions, and operations management.
In his new role, Nitish will collaborate with airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, and infrastructure developers. He is tasked with overseeing major pursuits and working alongside WSP leadership across various business lines to align the firm's integrated capabilities with emerging opportunities in the aviation sector.
"We're thrilled to welcome Navin to WSP. His deep industry experience, collaborative leadership style and passion for serving clients make him an outstanding addition to our team and the right leader for our next chapter of growth," said David Weiss, senior vice president and Transportation and Infrastructure executive at WSP in the U.S. Weiss added that Nitish's expertise in managing complex programs will support the firm's momentum in the "strategically important" aviation market.
Nitish brings more than 24 years of experience to the firm, having managed complex airport infrastructure programs across planning, advisory, design, and construction. He has delivered major initiatives at several of the busiest hubs in the U.S., including John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Orlando International Airport, and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Prior to joining WSP, Nitish served as vice president and aviation strategy and growth lead for the U.S. East and Latin America region at a global engineering and infrastructure firm. During his tenure there, he led strategy and executed significant airport redevelopment programs while strengthening client relationships across the sector.
A licensed professional engineer, Nitish holds a master's degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Nagpur University in India. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Association of Airport Executives.
SOURCE: WSP U.S.
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