Ken Billups
Vice President, Economic
Inclusion & Social Impact
AECOM
Ken Billups is AECOM’s Vice President of Economic Inclusion and Social Impact for the company’s LA Metro and Southern California region, responsible for managing the regional strategy and execution in areas spanning business inclusion, workforce development, career pathways, the implementation of youth and educational programs, and strategic endeavors related to community and stakeholder engagement.
Mr. Billups has nearly two decades of experience as a dedicated leader in the community and world of infrastructure. During his tenure at AECOM, he has played an active role in supporting impactful inclusive initiatives across the West Region. Most recently he served as Vice President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Intuit Dome project, the new world-class home of the LA Clippers. Mr. Billups also assists with leading the regional strategy for key clients such as the city and county of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles World Airports, and LA28.
A champion for ED&I, Mr. Billups is also part of the national leadership team for BeBold, an employee resource group dedicated to providing opportunities for leadership and development for Black employees at AECOM.
As a proud graduate of Florida A&M University (HBCU) and native Angeleno, Mr. Billups is grateful for his village, especially his wife Malaika Billups and their two daughters: Ava and Ivy! #GirlDad
