Portland

Simon is an experienced business leader with over 25 years experience in Engineering design and consultancy working predominantly in the Water, Energy and infrastructure sectors for large ‘blue chip’ and government clients.

Simon brings global insight, a collaborative style and influence, enjoys working with people to enhance collaboration and create engagement whilst delivering the highest quality service in demanding, highly regulated and changing business environments.

Simon joined Arcadis in 2014 taking on the role of leading the Water, Power and Utilities sector, and took additional responsibility for the Environment, Safety and Industry business in early 2018.

In October 2021 Simon was appointed as Country Director for the UK & Ireland, and following many years leading the Resilience business in the UK was appointed as President of Arcadis DPS Group at the end of 2022.

Scott Dedon is Director of Operations for DPS Group in Oregon and is highly skilled in leading cross-functional project teams to administer, manage, and execute engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) projects. Scott graduated with two Engineering degrees and a minor in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific.

His 20 years’ experience has spanned a variety of roles within the aerospace, biomedical, and semiconductor industries.

He has lived and worked in multiple countries throughout his career in Europe, Asia, and North America and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity constructing local homes and Potluck in the Park every Sunday feeding the working poor and homeless in downtown Portland.