Chris Gower Named President and CEO of PCL Construction, Succeeding Dave Filipchuk

Chris Gower, President and Chief Executive Officer, PCL Construction ● Dave Filipchuk, Chair of PCL Construction's Board of Directors ● Photo Credit: CNW Group/PCL Construction 

EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 4, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – PCL Construction, a group of independent construction companies operating across North America, has appointed Chris Gower as its new President and CEO. Gower, with nearly 30 years at PCL, takes over leadership from Dave Filipchuk, who will transition to Chair of the company’s Board of Directors.

Gower, who has served as Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer at PCL, has overseen the company’s building operations in Canada, the United States, and Australia. His experience includes expanding PCL’s involvement in the solar energy sector.

"I am honored and proud to assume the role of President and CEO at PCL. Leading a company with such a rich and successful legacy is a privilege, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to Dave Filipchuk for his leadership over the past eight years. I also extend my deepest gratitude for his mentorship throughout our transition time together. Looking forward, I am filled with excitement for the journey ahead. With the unwavering commitment to excellence that defines PCL, I am confident that we are poised for even greater heights. Our talented builders across Canada, the United States, and Australia will continue to build a better future together and uphold the legacy that has defined PCL for more than a century," said Gower.

Filipchuk, who will assume his new role on November 1, has been with PCL for over 40 years, serving as President and CEO for the past eight years. Reflecting on the leadership transition, Filipchuk commented, “Effective succession planning is about positioning the right leaders at the right time. We prioritize succession at every level of our company, ensuring time for a smooth transition to maintain business continuity. Chris is an exceptional leader with a proven history of success, and our board looks forward to his continued commitment to excellence as he leads our growing and thriving organization,” said Filipchuk.

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PCL, an employee-owned company, completes over $7 billion USD in annual projects across buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and solar sectors in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Australia.

For more details, visit www.PCL.com.

Source: PCL Construction