PAUL SOUAID APPOINTED MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR ARCADIS IN FRANCE

September 4, 2012 - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), a leading international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that Paul Souaid (52) has been appointed to the position of Managing Director for ARCADIS in France. He succeeds Nicola Simonin who recently left the company. Paul Souaid will also become a member of the ARCADIS Leadership Council (ALC) and its European Management Team (EMT).

Paul Souaid joined ARCADIS in 1990 as a civil engineer and has since held several positions in project management and as a team leader in France and abroad. He has contributed to the development of the railway activities of ARCADIS in France starting in 2004 in close cooperation with ARCADIS in the Netherlands. This work ultimately led to an involvement of ARCADIS in several high speed railway line projects, including the current Tours-Bordeaux project. Paul Souaid last position before this recent appointment was that of
Managing Director for Paris and North of France area since 2009.

"Paul Souaid has contributed to growth in France through his involvement in our railway activities and has also been a core member of the team that pursues large projects globally", said ARCADIS Executive Board member Friedrich Schneider, responsible for the European activities. "His international experience is important as in France we leverage extensive knowledge in tunnels and bridges, which is often a key input in large transportation projects across the globe. We are convinced that Paul Souaid will deliver a strong contribution to the development of our activities in France and across Europe."

For more information
ARCADIS: Joost Slooten tel. +31-202011083, mobile +31-627061880 or e-mail joost.slooten@arcadis.com

About ARCADIS:
ARCADIS is a leading international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company active in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 21,000 employees and over €2.4 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Visit us at: www.arcadis.com.