MONTREAL, June 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”), today announced that Hugo Blasutta, President and Chief Executive Officer of WSP in Canada, will leave the Corporation at the end of the year. The search process to identify a successor will begin soon and the transition plan will be developed and implemented with Mr. Blasutta.
Mr. Blasutta has served as President and CEO of WSP in Canada since June 2016. Prior to this, he served as President and CEO of MMM Group Limited, acquired by WSP in October 2015.
“I would like to thank Hugo for his dedication to the Corporation and wish him success in his future endeavors. Under his tenure, we made progress on many fronts and improved our business performance,” said Alexandre L’Heureux, President and CEO of WSP.
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 Power & Energy sectors. We also offer highly specialized services in project delivery and strategic consulting. 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 43,000 talented people in 550 offices across 40 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver successful and sustainable projects, wherever our clients need us. www.wsp.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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