Montreal, QC, Canada - September 15, 2015, Montreal, QC, Canada - SNC-Lavalin, an engineering and construction group, announces that Neil Bruce will become president and CEO, and a member of the board of directors, effective October 5, 2015.
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Mr. Bruce has over 30 years of extensive experience in the engineering and construction industry and a comprehensive understanding of the four sectors in which SNC-Lavalin operates. He joined the company in January 2013.
In April 15, 2015, Mr. Bruce was appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. was previously President of the Resources, Environment & Water group at SNC-Lavalin, overseeing the Company’s global business in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water.
Mr. Bruce has spent more than 30 years in the oil and gas, mining, and energy industries worldwide. He has extensive experience in employing change management and organizational development to create operational efficiencies and strategic growth.
Prior to joining SNC-Lavalin, he spent 15 years with AMEC as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bruce was latterly responsible for the operational delivery of its high-value consultancy, engineering and project management services to the oil and gas, minerals and metals, clean energy, environment and infrastructure markets worldwide.
He also identified, negotiated and integrated a number of acquisitions to bring the company to over 30,000 employees in 40 countries at his departure.
Mr. Bruce is a Chartered Marine Architect and has an MBA, both from Newcastle University. He continues to have a strong association with education particularly related to engineering and people development within industry. He is active as an Honorary Professor at Aberdeen Business School at Robert Gordon University, where he was recently awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration.
A fellow of the Energy Institute and the Institute of Directors, Mr. Bruce is a keen supporter of industry development and former Chairman of the UKTI Oil & Gas Sector Advisory Group. ■