Seeking fresh leadership at Australia's Aristocrat

With nearly 25 years under her belt, Ms. Aument has expertise in managing essential infrastructure across notable firms in the US and Australia.

Ms. Aument recently held the influential role of Global Transportation Chief Executive at AECOM, commanding a workforce of over 14,000.

Before AECOM, she spent almost a decade as the president and CEO at Transurban in North America and has been part of companies like Bechtel Infrastructure in various executive roles.

Residing in Virginia, Ms. Aument’s experience includes terms on Virginia Port Authority's Board of Commissioners and advisory boards for institutions like the Eno Center for Transportation and Cornell University.

Aristocrat’s Chairman, Mr. Neil Chatfield, commented enthusiastically on Ms. Aument's nomination, noting her insightful grasp of US and Australian nuances in supply chains, project delivery, and thought leadership. consumer digital technology .

Mr. Chatfield further praised Ms. Aument for her adeptness in government relations and community-focused leadership, expressing eagerness to have her aboard the Aristocrat team.

Pending the necessary approvals, Ms. Aument is set to step into the Director role. Her formal appointment will be confirmed post-regulatory check.

Aristocrat continues to reshape its leadership team, with Ms. Aument's appointment aligning with their global expansion. Recently, Bill G. Lance Jnr joined as a Non-Executive Director, and Sally Denby was promoted to CFO.

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