The European management team represents a diverse and highly experienced group with many years of professional expertise in the engineering and construction industry. Delivering exceptional services to our clients, providing a secure and attractive workplace for our employees, and ensuring sustainable growth as well as long-term success are central to our work.
Leadership CDM Smith SE
Ralf Bufler
Managing Director, EME
In March 2018, Dr Ralf Bufler took over the role of Chairman of the Management Board on a German and European level. The geologist is very familiar with the construction industry and the international consulting business and can look back on leading positions at GKW Consult, Dorsch Consult and Bauer Spezialtiefbau.
Andreas Roth
Executive Director, COO Europe
Andreas Roth joined CDM Smith in 2016 as Chief Technical Officer. Previously, he worked for international construction companies and railway infrastructure suppliers, where he held various management positions. As Chief Operating Officer he is responsible for business operations in all European countries.
Leadership in Poland
Tomasz Zacharz
Environmental Engineer 6
Dr Tomasz Zacharz is an expert with more than 15 years of experience in strategic management and business development. He specializes in coordinating engineering and consulting projects, managing FIDIC contracts, and delivering projects across the infrastructure, energy, industrial, and environmental sectors.
Cezary Dąbrowski
Civil Engineer 8
Civil Engineer and Project Manager with over 25 years of experience in managing complex infrastructure and industrial projects. He specializes in the modernization and expansion of wastewater treatment plants, sewer systems, and retention facilities.
Germany Management Team (GMT)
CDM Smith SE
Benjamin Bartsch
Corporate Director
With strategic vision and a holistic understanding of markets and client needs, he drives the long-term growth of CDM Smith's project business as Head of Business Development Europe.
Ronald Lau
Division Director
As Director of the Environment & Energy division in Germany, Ronald Lau is responsible for the strategic development of the business unit and brings recognised expertise in energy management and the thermal use of water.
Dr Sven Möller
Division Director
Dr Sven Möller leads the Infrastructure & Geotechnics division in Germany. He is internationally recognised as an expert witness and specialist in numerical modelling for tunnel, bridge, and foundation damage cases.
Dr Klaus Piroth
Division Director
As Head of Water Services at CDM Smith, Klaus Piroth is committed to safeguarding water resources and advancing sustainable solutions for a changing climate.
Ralf Röser
Division Director
Ralf Röser leads the Energy Transition division and the Field & Laboratory division in Germany, driving the strategic development and long-term growth of both areas.
Dr Carola Zeig
Division Director
As Director of the International Business Unit in Germany, Dr Carola Zeig combines strategic leadership with extensive experience in international water and waste management projects.
Management CDM Smith Group
The European management is implementing the corporate strategy for the coming years together with CDM Smith in the USA.