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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 18, 2023
Nobis Group names Adams as new president and CEO
Concord, NH According to Nobis Group, after 34 years of service, Ken Koornneef, PE has decided to retire from his position as president and CEO. Together with Koornneef, the company’s executive leadership team and board of directors have been preparing for this transition through thoughtful succession planning. Nobis Group expresses deep gratitude for Koornneef’s numerous contributions and unwavering dedication to the organization.
Nobis Group has named Chris Adams, PE as the firm’s newly appointed president and CEO. Adams is a professional civil engineer with over 24 years of service at Nobis Group, holding multiple positions including, most recently, vice president of operations and member of the board of directors. Adams has a proven history of success in the consulting and engineering industry and brings this wealth of knowledge and strategic vision to lead Nobis Group into the future.
His expertise and leadership acumen will be instrumental in driving Nobis Group, as a 100% employee-owned company, towards growth and continued exceptional client service, maintaining Nobis Group’s commitment to excellence and partnering with our communities into the future.
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