MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – EllisDon has announced Geoff Smith will be stepping down as president and CEO in June of this year. His replacement will be Kieran Hawe, EllisDon’s current COO of construction.
Smith will continue to serve on the board of directors as executive chair and will retain responsibility for the company’s digital and data strategy as well as for EllisDon’s Windjammer Landing Resort in Saint Lucia, stated an April 17 release.
Gerald Slemko, current chair, will assume the new role of deputy chair.
“Since Kieran joined the company, and more so in his current role, he has exhibited an ideal combination of humility, determination and leadership both through example and direction, all of which have combined to position EllisDon as a leading construction services company across the globe,” said Smith in a statement. “As importantly, he thoroughly personifies EllisDon’s values and purpose, making him a natural fit to lead the next generation of EllisDon employees.”
Hawe began his career at EllisDon in 1999 as an M and E co-ordinator. He was appointed Toronto area vice-president in 2013 and then to senior vice-president and area manager of central Canada in 2016. He became executive vice-president and COO of construction in 2019.
“I am both honoured and excited to accept the role as EllisDon’s next CEO and lead our exceptional employees and incredible leadership team,” said Hawe. “I am committed to continue EllisDon’s position as an industry leader in delivering the future of construction through our expansive array of service offerings and cradle to grave approach.”
Smith joined EllisDon in 1981 and was named president and CEO in 1996.
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