MONTREAL, Jan. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) today announced
three key executive appointments to support continued long-term growth in an evolving professional services industry. These include
Ryan Brain, President and Chief Executive Officer of WSP in Canada; Ivy Hoi Yan Kong, Managing Director of WSP in Asia; and
André-Martin Bouchard, Global Director, Environment.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan Brain and Ivy Kong, two successful growth leaders with track records of guiding organizations
through change. As we are about to embark on our 2019-2021 Global Strategic Plan, they will play a key role in continuing to
professionalize our firm, while pursuing long-term profitable growth by strengthening the core of our business: our culture and our
relationship with our clients. Ryan is a strategic, results-oriented professional services executive with leadership and business
development skills that will help us continue to execute our growth strategy in Canada. Ivy is a seasoned operating executive with
a global perspective and is ideally suited to ensure our Asian operations are prioritizing clients and employees in that
region, with a focused project delivery strategy. We welcome Ryan and Ivy to the WSP family and to our Global Leadership
Team and look forward to benefiting from their valuable experience and perspective,” said Alexandre L’Heureux, President and
Chief Executive Officer of WSP. “I am also pleased to welcome André-Martin to WSP’s Global Leadership Team. Since he joined WSP in
2006, he has been instrumental in growing the Environment team in Canada, while establishing an informal network of experts
globally. His role and leadership will be crucial in positioning our Environment and Resources sectors as key growth drivers of our
firm. As a seasoned and trusted leader, this makes him the ideal candidate to run this strategic initiative”, he added.
Ryan Brain
Ryan Brain has over 20 years experience in the professional service industry, mainly at Deloitte, one of the largest global
professional services firms. Known for his leadership, he has in depth experience and understanding of professional services
business models, as well as unparalleled client service. He is also well acquainted in areas such as market and corporate strategy,
M&A due diligence and integration. He has worked with various stakeholders and clients across the private and public sectors
and led several complex and high-profile projects across various industries, with a focus on consumer business industries. Mr.
Brain is a Certified Management Consultant and has a Master of Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo.
“I am pleased to join WSP during this important stage in the Corporation’s evolution. WSP has a great reputation, it is known
for its deep pool of talent as well as its strong client base” said Ryan Brain. “I also look forward to working alongside the
Canadian leadership team to accelerate the execution of WSP’s Canadian strategy, while offering development opportunities for
employees and driving greater value for WSP’s shareholders.”
Ivy Kong
Ivy Kong, known for being a dynamic leader with a result-driven approach, has approximately 20 years experience in the professional
services industry, most recently with AECOM in Asia, where she held management responsibilities. She is well known for her
expertise in the infrastructure sector, where she has a strong track record of winning and delivering large projects. Ms. Kong
holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering from the Hong Kong’s University of Science and Technology.
“It is clearly a time of growth at WSP, and I am eager to quickly get to work with WSP’s leadership team to drive a
stronger client and project delivery approach, while supporting employee development,” said Ms. Ivy Kong. “I look forward to
continuing to advance the growth initiatives for WSP’s Asian operations.”
André Martin Bouchard
André-Martin Bouchard has approximately 25 years experience in the environmental industry. Since joining WSP in 2006, Mr. Bouchard
has played a key role in growing the Canadian Environment sector to a Top 3 position. Over the years, he held various
positions in Canada, serving most recently as Executive Vice President Environment and being a member of the Canadian Leadership
Team. Before joining WSP, Mr. Bouchard was the Founder and CEO of Strate Environment. In the 1990s Mr. Bouchard held different
positions in the hazardous waste and contaminated land Industry. Mr. Bouchard is a Professional Environmental Engineer who
holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, option Environment, from Polytechnique Montréal.
“I am proud to be joining WSP’s Global Leadership Team and to drive the development and execution of our global corporate
strategy in the Environment and Resources sectors going forward, as we believe these two sectors offer tremendous opportunity for
growth and value creation,” said André-Martin Bouchard.
ABOUT WSP
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP provides technical expertise and strategic advice to clients in the
Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Energy
sectors, as well as offering project and program delivery and advisory services. Our experts include engineers, advisors,
technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and
construction management professionals. With approximately 48,000 talented people globally, we are uniquely positioned to deliver
successful and sustainable projects, wherever our clients need us. www.wsp.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information regarding WSP contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may
include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of
fact. Although WSP believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no
assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties
and may be based on assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the
forward-looking statements. WSP's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary
statement. The complete version of the cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements as well as a description of the
relevant assumptions and risk factors likely to affect WSP's actual or projected results are included in the Management’s
Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and WSP does not assume any obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless expressly required
by applicable securities laws.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Isabelle Adjahi
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
WSP Global Inc.
Tel: (438) 843-7548
isabelle.adjahi@wsp.com
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