ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting and engineering company, today announced that Washington veteran Ann Warner has filled the newly created position of Vice President, Director of Government Affairs. In this role, Warner will oversee the company's government affairs operation, federal PAC and lobbying efforts focused on Congress for the U.S. operations. 

"Ann brings a wealth of experience in government affairs to ARCADIS," said Mark Fenner, Federal Programs Director and Senior Vice President. "We are fortunate to have someone of Ann's caliber fill this important and critical position. Her expertise in government affairs coupled with her knowledge of the environmental and infrastructure industry will be invaluable as we engage in important issues related to transportation, water resources, environmental remediation, climate change, and energy security.  I look forward to relying on her counsel and expertise in Washington."

Before joining ARCADIS, Warner held several senior political position including Vice President and Manager for a global engineering firm, where she was responsible for government programs and served as the chief liaison with the U.S. Congress and the administration supporting current operations and business development activities in the United States. Additionally, Warner held senior government affairs positions with major trade organizations. She began her career with former U.S. representatives Ken Kramer (R-CO) and Phil Crane (R-IL). 

Warner grew up in the Denver area, where ARCADIS' U.S. headquarters are located. She holds a Master in Business Administration degree from The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. and a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in History and Political Economy, from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich.  She is a member of Women in Government Relations, Women's Transportation Seminar and Women's Congressional Golf Association.

ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and buildings, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 13,500 employees and more than $2 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.