Dana Waymire is an accomplished finance and operations leader with extensive experience in the architecture and engineering sectors. Currently serving as Principal at Perkins&Will since April 2015, Dana focuses on driving critical business priorities, including mergers and acquisitions and enhancing international operations. Previously, as Global Director of Operations at AECOM, Dana successfully improved the company's financial and operational performance while supporting strategic development across a global workforce. Dana's earlier roles include Executive Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at AECOM’s Planning, Design & Development Group, where significant achievements included leading a global finance team through an IPO and implementing key financial systems. With previous experience as Chief Financial Officer at EDAW, Inc. and Assistant Controller at HOK, Dana's career foundation included managing comprehensive financial operations and systems. Dana holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.