Management ChangeJun 17, 2026, 05:01 PM
Stantec CEO Gord Johnston to Retire; Susan Reisbord Appointed CEO
AI Summary
Stantec announced that Gord Johnston will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Susan Reisbord, currently Chief Operating Officer of the North America business, has been appointed as the new President and CEO. Mr. Johnston will remain on the Board, taking on the role of vice chair, as part of a long-standing, Board-led succession plan. The company expressed confidence in Ms. Reisbord's leadership to drive future growth.
Key Highlights
- Gord Johnston will retire as President and CEO, effective October 1.
- Mr. Johnston will remain on the Board, taking on the role of vice chair.
- Susan Reisbord, current COO of North America, appointed as the next President and CEO.
- The transition is the result of a long-standing, Board-led succession plan.
- Ms. Reisbord brings over 30 years of industry experience, joining Stantec in 2021.
- Mr. Johnston led Stantec for eight-and-a-half years, strengthening its global platform.
- The Board thanked Mr. Johnston for expanding global footprint and refining strategy.
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