Top entities: Stantec, Susan Reisbord, Gord Johnston, Doug Ammerman, Cardno.

What category does this event fall under?

Business — classified as CEO succession.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: 20 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

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Business CEO succession

Stantec CEO Succession: Reisbord Replaces Johnston

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Jun 17, 2026; last updated Jun 17, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The market impact on Stantec is likely positive, as the planned CEO succession ensures continuity and a clear path for future growth under new leadership.

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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Market Impact

The market impact on Stantec is likely positive, as the planned CEO succession ensures continuity and a clear path for future growth under new leadership. The transition is well-managed, reducing uncertainty and potentially boosting investor confidence in the company's stability and strategic direction.

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Event Summary

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, announced a significant leadership transition. Gord Johnston will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026, and will assume the role of vice chair on the Board of Directors. Susan Reisbord, currently chief operating officer for North America, has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. This transition is the result of a long-standing, Board-led succession plan, aiming to ensure continuity and advance Stantec's next chapter of growth. Doug Ammerman, chair of Stantec's Board of Directors, expressed confidence in Susan Reisbord's leadership and acknowledged Gord Johnston's contributions during his eight-and-a-half-year tenure as CEO.

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Stantec

Stantec announced a planned CEO transition, with Susan Reisbord succeeding Gord Johnston. This change is part of a long-standing succession plan and is expected to ensure continuity and future growth for the company.

Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0

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Susan Reisbord

Susan Reisbord has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Stantec, effective October 1. She brings over 30 years of industry experience and is expected to lead the company's next chapter of growth.

Importance 90.0 Sentiment 30.0

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Gord Johnston

Gord Johnston will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of Stantec, effective October 1, and will transition to the role of vice chair on the Board. He led Stantec through significant transformation over eight and a half years.

Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0

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Doug Ammerman

Doug Ammerman, chair of Stantec's Board of Directors, commented on the CEO transition, expressing confidence in Susan Reisbord's leadership and thanking Gord Johnston for his contributions.

Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0

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Cardno

Susan Reisbord joined Stantec in 2021 with the acquisition of Cardno, where she previously served as CEO.

Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0

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