Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Breck McGary: From Expat to CEO of Burns & McDonnell India
Breck McGary, now CEO of Burns & McDonnell India, moved to India a decade ago.
Initially, his job was to set up an engineering practice.
Over time, he grew to love the country and the company expanded significantly.
He believes in putting people first, with employee growth and well-being as a focus.
The company offers career paths, mentoring, and celebrates inclusivity.
McGary sees India as a key global hub for engineering, aiming to increase project execution and embrace innovation.
He emphasizes the importance of retaining talent and building a strong company culture through empowerment and opportunity.
Breck McGary has lived in India for ten years, now CEO of Burns & McDonnell India.
The company's India practice has grown significantly from its initial establishment.
McGary emphasizes a people-first approach, focusing on employee growth and inclusion.
Burns & McDonnell India has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for eight years.
The company aims to expand its role in global engineering and embrace digital innovation.
- Who
- Breck McGary, CEO of Burns & McDonnell India
- What
- Discusses his journey in India, company growth, and future plans.
- When
- Over the last ten years
- Where
- India
- Why
- To build a people-first engineering environment.
- Company
- Burns & McDonnell India
- CEO
- Breck McGary
- Years in India
- 10
- Original Role
- Help establish transmission and distribution practice
- Global work executed from India
- Expected to rise to 20% in 5 years