AECOM Appoints Martin Robinson As Principal & Senior Architect, Sports, For UK And Europe
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has appointed Martin Robinson as Principal & Senior Architect for the company’s sports practice. Based out of the United Kingdom, Mr. Robinson will be responsible for delivering stadia and arenas that are at the forefront of sports and entertainment innovation. In addition, he will support the sports practice’s ambitious growth strategy across the UK and Europe.
“Martin has long been known as a practical, objective and level‑headed pacesetter, and his vast wealth of experience in leading design process management will prove invaluable to AECOM’s efforts in growing our reach in the stadium design sector,” said Dan Meis, FAIA, Director of Global Sports Design at AECOM.
“In an industry facing rapid change due to ongoing innovation in technology, Martin will play a key role in helping us deliver high‑performing solutions for venues of ever greater complexity — meeting the needs of fans and organisers alike.”
With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Robinson is highly regarded for his achievements in the leisure and sport sectors, having served as technical advisor on several high‑profile sports‑related projects including London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues and the soon‑to‑be‑completed Bramley‑Moore Dock stadium for Everton FC in Liverpool. He joins AECOM from MEIS Architects, a multi‑discipline architecture and design practice, where he served as Consulting Principal. Prior to this, Mr Robinson served as Managing Director of KSS for 24 years.
“I am excited to be joining a global leader in the sector with unparalleled reach. Since 1965, AECOM’s sports design studio has completed more arena projects than any other firm in the world, setting a new standard for delivery in the stadium design sector,” said Mr. Robinson. “During this time of transformation for the sports industry, I am excited for the opportunities ahead as the Company redefines the future of sports and entertainment facilities in the UK and Europe.”