We started in 1954 as a one-person firm, and today, the Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents. This growth has been guided by our founder and first chief executive officer (CEO), Dr. Don Stanley, and our previous CEOs, Ron Triffo, Tony Franceschini, and Bob Gomes. Our fifth and current CEO, Gord Johnston, continues a legacy of tenacious leadership and community focus.
In 2016, 40 years after completing its first acquisition, Stantec completed its largest-ever acquisition: MWH Global, a 6,800-person engineering, consulting, and construction management firm. The transaction marked an important step forward in Stantec’s journey to become a top 10 global design firm. With the addition of MWH, Stantec elevated its water services, offering top-tier design service to water clients around the world. The Stantec team grew to approximately 22,000 employees in over 400 locations across 6 continents.
In 2017, Stantec reached its goal of becoming a top 10 global design firm (ranked by Engineering News-Record magazine and based on revenue for design services). This major milestone was accompanied by the launch of an enhanced brand and new website, which are reflective of the Company’s growth and transformation as a global organization.
2019 marked the company’s 65th anniversary and the launch of a new three-year Strategic Plan. Stantec also further expanded its footprint in Australia with the acquisition of WGE (Wood and Grieve Engineers) in March 2019; GTA in March 2021 and Cardno in December 2021.