WSP appoints new member to executive leadership in Canada

MONTREAL—Marie-Claude Dumas has been named president and CEO of WSP in Canada.

Dumas has served as global director, major projects and programs/executive market leader – Quebec and worked closely with the executive team since joining WSP in January 2020.

She is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and brings a proven track record as a global engineering and construction executive with over 20 years of multi-disciplinary management and consulting experience acquired with several multinationals, states a release issued by WSP.

Dumas is taking over the role from Ryan Brain who the company says will ensure a smooth transition. 

 “After witnessing firsthand, the undeniable talent and level of expertise of WSP in Canada over the past year, I am proud to continue to work alongside the Canadian leadership team as we pursue the organization’s strategic ambitions to further our client centric approach and people development initiatives,” said Dumas in a statement.

WSP Global Inc. has also completed its previously announced acquisition of Enterra Holdings Ltd., the holding company of Golder Associates, a global consulting firm providing earth sciences and environmental consulting services.

The aggregate cash consideration payable in connection with the acquisition is approximately $1.4 billion, which was paid in cash, indicates the release.

Leaders from Golder will be taking strategic positions within both the corporation’s operating regions and support functions.