Brian Barber Email & Phone Number

An innovative, inspiring leader with demonstrated expertise in building a sustainable and growing business generating Operating Revenues between $27 million - $32 million per quarter, developing the company’s vision, strategy and objectives, and responsible for providing overall leadership and direction to the region. I ensure the development, communication and implementation of well-balanced long and short-term strategy and business planning aligned with corporate and shareholder objectives. I have direct experience managing the multidisciplinary Regional P&L through 20+acquisitions and integrations, aligning and developing strategy to ensure the highest standards of business ethics, integrity, employee engagement and motivation, productivity, health and safety, social responsibility and respect for the environment.I am a team builder who has the ability to recruit and build a best-in-class organization who is decisive, fair minded and collaborative with a true concern for the wellness of people.

Listed skills include Civil Engineering, Stormwater Management, Water Resources, Project Planning, and 17 others.

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  Senior Vice President, Ontario

  Wsp

  May 1989 - 2016 - Markham

  Operational AccountabilityRegional revenue targets for the business across all market sectors.Direction, management, control and delivery of projects in the region.Manage the integration of new acquisitions.Monthly productivity of operating units in the regionWork with MSVP to develop improvement plans to mitigate performance gaps.Review project summaries in detail and determine if WIP provisions or profits should be taken. LeadershipOverall leadership for the region,setting and cascading objectives aligned with company strategy.Participate, as a leader, on the National and Regional Management Committees.Build employee engagement by developing and leading action planning in support of employee engagement and improvement initiatives.Assess new situations, define the necessary steps to move to action and proceed.Create succession and development plans for key leaders.Effectively deal with complex situations involving multiple parties.Ensure the region is properly managed to the highest standards in terms of business ethics and integrity and ensure governance guidelines are respected.Build WSP’s brand/reputation both internally and externally.Strategic Develop and execute the company’s vision, strategy and objectives. Develop the strategies and objectives for each business in the region aligned with the overall company strategies and ensure execution.Participate actively in the external growth strategy and acquisitions and ensure integration and profitability.Balance short term operational issues while maintaining a strategic long term view.Review the business portfolios, projects, market dynamics and adjust plans and objectives accordingly, in a proactive way.Demonstrate innovation and creativity in the development of new service offerings, client development and relationships.Develop programs and initiatives to ensure penetration and coverage of markets.Foster communication and cooperation for the Market Segment across all regions.

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  Mcgill University

  Civil Engineering