Brent Ridgard

Brent Ridgard joins AESG as Director of Environment. Brent has an impressive background with over 25 years of experience in the environmental industry. His most recent role was as the National Director of Environmental Assessment & Planning at WSP in Australia, where he was responsible for overseeing complex environmental projects across various sectors, including property and development, infrastructure, industrial, mining, and power generation. Prior to this, Brent was the Middle East Director of WSP Environment and Energy from 2005 to 2013, overseeing WSP’s Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Energy services in the region. Leading a multidisciplinary team, Brent was the project lead for Dubai’s Green Building Regulations in 2008 and has strong regional experience in both Environment and Sustainability.

Brent’s career has been marked by his expertise in environmental and social impact assessment, strategic environmental assessment, environmental management, permitting, compliance, monitoring, due diligence, and risk assessment. He has successfully led high-performing teams in Africa, the Middle East, and Australia, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and camaraderie.

Brent is known for his strong leadership, technical acumen, and exceptional project management skills. His vision for nurturing a collaborative and innovative environment aligns perfectly with AESG’s values and goals. We are confident that Brent will be a great addition to our team and will help us continue to excel in our environmental leadership.