John joins AES after a successful 30-year design-build career in the life science industry. He brings a wealth of knowledge on construction management, design management, and commissioning/validation to the organisation and a LEED AP qualification.
John will lead the AES Construction team, delivering successful project execution and continuing the AES tradition of building world-class facilities.
Before joining AES, John was Vice President of Northeast Operations at CRB, where he led a team of more than 300 employees across four offices in North America, focusing on leadership, technical expertise, mentoring and collaboration.
John collaborated with AES on numerous projects throughout his career, including two projects that ultimately won ISPE FOYA awards.
Grant Merrill, AES Clean Technology’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Welcoming John to the team is a critical move in an exciting direction for AES. With his strong background and experience in the industry, John will help advance our mission as the leader in modular cleanroom technology.”
John Costalas commented: “Throughout my career, I have worked with AES on numerous projects. AES has always been the premier design-builder of cleanrooms in the industry. I am excited not only to be a part of the team but to be instrumental in shaping the future success of AES.”
