GHD Names Chris Hunter as Americas CEO
TORONTO — Global professional services company GHD has announced the appointment of Chris Hunter as Americas Chief Executive Officer. Following a 25-year career at GHD, he was most recently responsible for the company’s operation in Canada as Executive General Manager since 2021. He succeeds Jim Giannopoulos, who was appointed GHD global CEO on April 2, 2024.
Having joined GHD as a graduate engineer, Chris brings a combination of first-hand engineering experience with strategic leadership. In his new role, he will lead GHD’s operations in Canada, USA and Chile, leading a team of over 4,500 professionals.
“This is a pivotal time for our Americas business,” said Chris. “I am thrilled to lead a talented team as we maintain our commitment to deepen client relationships and growing true partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions in water, energy, and transportation for the communities we serve for generations to come.”
Jim Giannopoulos states, “Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a proven track record in fostering sustainable growth and an inclusive environment at GHD. His commitment to client service and innovation brings to life GHD’s global strategy.”
Chris and the Americas Leadership Team at GHD will support the firm’s vision of making water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come, while building industry recognition as a top and dedicated employer.
Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from McMaster University in Canada and has completed training in leadership from Harvard Business School and Melbourne Business School. Most recently, he completed training with the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
About GHD
GHD is a leading professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Committed to a vision to make water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD’s network of 11,000+ professionals are connected across more than 160 offices located on five continents. www.ghd.com.
GHD in the Americas
GHD has long-standing client relationships, a significant project and economic footprint in the Americas and represents 40 percent of GHD’s global workforce with nearly 4,500 professionals in over 130 offices in the US, Canada, and Chile. In 2023, our Canadian business was named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers. GHD ranks #9 in international design firms operating in the US and #6 in Canada according to Engineering News-Record’s 2023 annual survey of key market segments. GHD’s US operations were named as a 2023 Best Places To Work for disability inclusion by Disability:IN. These rankings reflect the size and significance of our growing Americas businesses. To find a local office, click here.
