Gary Laing, Pmp
About Gary Laing, Pmp
Gary Laing is the Director of Middle East Operations at Amentum, specializing in risk management and contract performance. He has over 25 years of international experience and holds degrees from the United States Military Academy at West Point and the University of Phoenix.
Work at Amentum
Gary Laing has served as the Director of Middle East Operations at Amentum since 2015. In this role, he oversees operations in Kuwait, focusing on risk management and contract performance. His responsibilities include analyzing potential risks to corporate liability and developing strategies to mitigate, avoid, or allocate these risks. Laing's extensive experience in international operations supports his ability to manage complex projects in a challenging environment.
Education and Expertise
Gary Laing holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 1979 to 1983. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Phoenix between 2003 and 2005. His expertise lies in risk management, particularly in analyzing risks related to contract performance and corporate liability. Laing possesses a current TS/SCI clearance from the Department of Defense.
Background
Gary Laing has over 25 years of experience working overseas, with significant exposure to cultural sensitivities and differences in international business operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Prior to his current role at Amentum, he worked at AECOM, where he served as the Director of Field Operations in Kabul, Afghanistan, and as Country Manager in Monrovia, Liberia. His background includes service as a US Special Forces Officer with the designation 18A.
Professional Experience
Before joining Amentum, Gary Laing held key positions at AECOM, including Director of Field Operations from 2010 to 2012 and Country Manager from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved managing operations in high-stakes environments, requiring a strong foundation in operations and the ability to create technically compliant and cost-competitive proposals. Laing's extensive experience in field operations has contributed to his understanding of the complexities of international project management.