Burns & McDonnell has announced the appointment of Irvin Bishop Jr as its new Chief Digital Technology Officer. In this role, he will lead the development and execution of the firm’s digital and technology business strategies, driving innovation and delivering transformative solutions for clients and employee-owners. He will also oversee the Enterprise Transformation, Information Technology, Innovation, and Project Delivery offices as part of the firm’s integrated digital ecosystem.
Bishop brings more than 35 years of global experience in IT and digital transformation. Before joining Burns & McDonnell, he served as Chief Information Officer at Black & Veatch, and earlier as Executive Vice President of Digital and Strategic Planning at Young Living Essential Oils. His career has blended technology leadership, digital strategy, and business enablement across both large enterprises and growth-stage environments.
Why this matters: This appointment signals that Burns & McDonnell is elevating digital transformation as a core part of its business model, not just an internal support function. Bringing in a leader with CIO experience from Black & Veatch suggests a sharper focus on connecting technology, data, and project delivery to create stronger business outcomes across engineering and construction services.
