MONTREAL, Sept. 3,
2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a
world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices
around the world, announces the appointment of Ms.
Nathalie Marcotte and Mr.
Sam Shakir to its Board of
Directors, effective September
3rd. The appointment of these two independent
directors will bring significant experience and expertise to
complement the capabilities of the Board, and further support the
Company's efforts to Deliver Excellence and Drive Growth, in line
with its 2025-2027 strategic plan presented at the June 2024 Investor Day.
"I'm pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie and Sam to
the Board. With their experience driving global businesses and
respective competencies in operations, sales, digital strategy and
the nuclear industry, they are well positioned to provide the
effective oversight and direction required for AtkinsRéalis'
ambitious purpose and strategic plan. I am confident that their
presence will reinforce the ability to create meaningful value for
our shareholders and other stakeholders," said William L. Young, Chair of the Board.
The appointment of Ms. Marcotte and Mr. Shakir follows an
extensive search process by the Governance, Ethics and
Sustainability Committee of the Board. The Board, now composed of
eleven (11) Directors, will continue to ensure its composition is
well aligned to support senior management with the execution of the
next phase of the Company's growth.
Background of Nathalie
Marcotte
Based in Montreal, Ms.
Nathalie Marcotte is President of
the Global Industrial Process Automation business at Schneider
Electric SE (Schneider), overseeing operations and customer
relations worldwide; Schneider is a global industrial technology
leader bringing expertise in electrification, automation and
digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure,
future-proof data centres, intelligent buildings, and intuitive
homes. Between 1996-2014, she held several senior positions
at Invensys, which was acquired by Schneider in 2013. During
the two decades she has spent at Schneider/Invensys her roles have
focused on project and services business growth, investment
recommendations, strategy and marketing programs, sales readiness,
and other growth strategies. Ms. Marcotte holds a Bachelor and
Master's degrees in engineering from the Université du Québec. She
is fluent in French and in English.
Background of Sam
Shakir
Based in the U.S., Mr. Shakir is the Chief Executive Officer of
SAM Companies, a geospatial & inspection services company
serving utility & infrastructure markets. He brings more than
30 years of experience in driving growth and innovation in
global business environments. Prior to joining SAM Companies, Mr.
Shakir was President, Plant Services and Environmental Services at
Westinghouse Electric Corporation and President and CEO of Orano
LLC, a prominent global supplier to the nuclear energy industry. He
has expertise in the nuclear industry, operating and
decommissioning plants, as well as overall experience with
renewables and technology globally. Mr. Shakir holds a Bachelor's
degree in Building Engineering from Concordia
University, Montréal and a Master of Business Administration
from the University of California,
Berkeley.
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations
dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering
services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better
future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable
solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the
world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global
capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end
services across the whole life cycle of an asset including
consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent
networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering,
procurement, project & construction management, operations
& maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and
depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic
sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and
Capital. News and information are available at
www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on
LinkedIn.
SOURCE AtkinsRéalis