Stantec announced that Gord Johnston will retire as president and chief executive officer effective October 1, transitioning to vice chair of the board. Susan Reisbord, currently chief operating officer of the North America business, has been appointed as the next president and CEO. Reisbord joined Stantec in 2021 through the acquisition of Cardno, where she was CEO, and later led the Environmental Services business before her promotion to COO in 2025. The leadership change is part of a long-standing board-led succession plan, with the company stating that client relationships and operations remain unchanged. Johnston served as CEO for eight and a half years, during which he expanded the firm's global footprint and refined its strategy.
Stantec IncCEO retirement and succession plan announced; no immediate operational or financial impact stated.