DENVER, Colo. – May 1, 2007 – ARCADIS (NASDAQ: ARCAF, EURONEXT: ARCAD) is pleased to announce that Paul Forsythe has joined ARCADIS as Director of Education and Training.

Forsythe has more than 16 years of experience in the design and implementation of workforce development strategies and learning management systems. He has directed large-scale business planning, organizational restructuring and assessment, macro-process design, and other measures at the executive, business and team/individual levels that have resulted in improved staff retention and productivity, cost savings, and high levels of employee performance and engagement. He has designed and improved coaching, executive development, quality assurance, and culture integration and change management programs, as well as e-learning and instructor-led delivery systems. He joins ARCADIS from MDC Holdings, Inc., where he served as Vice President of Training and Organizational Development. At Hewlett Packard Corporation (HP), he devised and managed workforce development strategies that helped drive the successful international integration of HP and Compaq.

“Paul’s dynamic approach to workforce and organizational development is recognized for its proven effectiveness,” stated Jim Barrett, ARCADIS vice president for human resources. “We are pleased that he will lead the continued professional development of our talented ARCADIS team.”

  
Forsythe has also served as a manager, consultant and trainer for an extensive list of Fortune 500 companies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and organizational behavior from Brigham Young University and is based in the Highlands Ranch, Colorado office.

ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and facilities, to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments.  With more than 11,000 employees and over $1.5 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions. Please visit our website at www.arcadis-us.com.