EXTON, Penn. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated has announced the appointment of Bill Panos as senior director, North America transportation and Sheilah Brous as senior director, North America mobility. Panos will lead a dedicated team in driving the growth of Bentley’s Enterprise Public Sector programs and transportation partnerships. Brous will focus on ensuring the delivery of best-in-class outcomes.
Panos brings four decades of experience in the government and private sectors to Bentley’s new leadership role. Previously, Panos was a member of governors’ cabinets in two states, serving as director and chief executive officer for the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). He also served as a director for the City and Port of West Sacramento, California, as construction executive for the state of Washington, and as a state agency director for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. His private sector work included serving as vice president and senior director for management consulting, energy advisory services and integrated risk management at Gannett Fleming and as group manager at TRW Automotive Group.
Brous complements Panos’s background with nearly 30 years of organization, process and policy experience in the public and private sectors, including in federal, state and local government. Prior to joining Bentley, Brous served as Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) office, policy and regulations director. She oversaw and directed administrative policy development and maintenance for more than 10,000 employees and contractors. Brous was designated to serve as lead for MDOT’s 2023 gubernatorial transition.
Brous’s early career highlights include serving as government relations manager and acting director of federal, state and local government affairs for WSSC Water, among the largest water and wastewater utilities in the nation. Brous worked directly with the White House, Congress, state legislature and local governments on legislation, funding opportunities, education and advocacy. This role earned Brous both the Commission and General Manager’s achievement awards.