MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 11, 2022
/CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. ("Bird") (TSX: BDT) is pleased to
announce the election of three new members to its Board of
Directors (the "Board"). Mr. J. Kim
Fennell, Mrs. Jennifer F.
Koury, and Mr. Gary Merasty
were elected as members of the Board following Bird's 2022 Annual
and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 10, 2022. The three directors are all
considered independent directors and bring significant experience
and expertise to complement the capabilities of the Board and drive
shareholder value.
D. Greg Doyle and Ron D. Munkley announced their retirement from
the Board and as such did not seek re-election. Mr. Doyle, who
joined the Board in 2003, and Mr. Munkley, who joined the Board in
2011 and has served as Lead Director since 2017, made significant
contributions to the Company during their tenures, including
providing their expertise to the Audit; Health, Safety and
Environment; and Human Resources and Governance Committees.
"I am pleased to welcome Kim, Jennifer, and Gary to the Board.
They are highly respected professionals with proven track records
in managing large and complex businesses. Their deep experience
complements the current skill set of the Board and will positively
influence our vision and strategic priorities while bringing
innovative insights to invigorate and bolster our future success,"
said Mr. Paul Raboud, the Chair of
the Board. "On behalf of the Board, management, employees and other
stakeholders, I sincerely thank both Greg and Ron for their
dedicated service and valuable contributions over the years."
"The newly elected directors have renowned expertise in key
sectors, including technology, sustainability, oil and gas, and
mining. This expertise, strategic insight, and broad experience add
immense value as we navigate the dynamic environment in which we
operate and as we fulfill our responsibilities through the
successful execution of our three-year strategic plan," said Mr.
Teri McKibbon, president and CEO of
Bird. "I would like to express my thanks to Greg and Ron for their
valuable insights and commitment to Bird's vision, growth and
success, and wish them all the best in their next endeavours."
The Board will continue to ensure its composition is well
aligned to support management in executing its new three-year
strategic growth plan and the next phase of the Company's
growth.
Each of the nominees listed in the Management Information
Circular dated March 16, 2022 was
elected as a Director of the Company to hold office until the next
annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is
duly elected or appointed. The results are as follows:
Nominee
|
Votes in Favour%
|
Votes
Withheld%
|
J. Richard Bird
|
96.7
|
3.3
|
Karyn A. Brooks
|
99.5
|
0.5
|
Paul A. Charette
|
95.8
|
4.1
|
Bonnie D. DuPont
|
92.6
|
7.4
|
J. Kim
Fennell
|
96.5
|
3.5
|
Jennifer F.
Koury
|
96.9
|
3.1
|
Terrance L.
McKibbon
|
99.2
|
0.8
|
Gary
Merasty
|
99.6
|
0.4
|
Luc J.
Messier
|
95.1
|
4.9
|
Paul R.
Raboud
|
96.9
|
3.1
|
Arni C.
Thorsteinson
|
88.6
|
11.4
|
The final voting results on all matters voted on at the Annual
and Special Meeting of Shareholders have been posted on the
Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
More information on Bird's Board of Directors can be found
here.
Background of Mr. J. Kim Fennell
Mr. Fennell is a veteran Silicon Valley executive, Board
Director and Angel Investor/Advisor with over 35 years of
experience in the technology industry. He was a CEO for 16 years at
three companies and has 21 years of board experience (public &
private). Mr. Fennell was at Uber Technologies in San Francisco for five years, most recently as
the Global Head of Product Partnerships and Business Development
for the US & Canada until
December 2019. He had previously been
CEO of deCarta, a leading mapping software company, before its
acquisition by Uber in March 2015.
Mr. Fennell's current board of director roles include
WhereIsMyTransport (Cape Town) and
SalesBoost (Dallas). Mr. Fennell
was on the board of directors of Ritchie
Bros. (TSX, NYSE: RBA) from 2017 to 2022. His non-profit
boards include the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation; and
C100, which supports tech entrepreneurs in Canada. Originally from Oakville, Ontario, Mr. Fennell graduated from
Queen's University with a B.A. (Honours); and the Stanford School
of Business Executive Program.
Background of Mrs. Jennifer F. Koury
Mrs. Koury has over 35 years of professional experience,
holding various senior executive positions with BHP Billiton from
2011 to 2017. Part of her responsibilities included the development
of BHP Billiton's total rewards program for executives and
employees of the Petroleum World-Wide Business. Before that, she
was Vice President of Corporate Services for Enerplus Corp. from
2006 to 2011, where she was responsible for all Executive
Compensation, Human Capital & Culture and Facilities
Management. Jennifer also held senior management positions
with Imperial Oil/Exxon Mobil. Ms. Koury currently serves as a
Director and Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation
Committee ("HRCC") for Crescent Point Energy, and a Director
and HRCC Chair for the Calgary Zoo. She holds a Bachelor of
Commerce Degree from the University of
Alberta and the ICD.D designation granted by the Institute
of Corporate Directors.
Background of Mr. Gary Merasty
Mr. Merasty is the current CEO of the Peter Ballantyne Group of
Companies (PBGOC), the investment arm of the Peter Ballantyne Cree
Nation. Before joining PBGOC in 2021, he was an EVP and CDO with
The North West Company, a publicly-traded company headquartered in
Manitoba, responsible for the
Construction and Project Management division, Sustainable
Development Reporting, Governance, Communications and Community
Relations. He also served for seven years on the Board of Directors
of the North West Company before joining the Executive Team in
2018. Mr. Merasty held a similar role with Cameco Mining
Corporation as Vice President of Corporate Responsibility from 2008
to 2013. He was also the Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council, establishing them as one
of Canada's most progressive and
successful Tribal Councils. In 2006 Mr. Merasty was elected to
Canada's 39th Parliament as a
Member of Parliament. One of his proudest achievements was tabling
a motion in the House of Commons apologizing to the survivors of
the residential school era, which passed unanimously in 2007. In
addition, Mr. Merasty has served on numerous boards, including the
Saskatoon Airport Authority, Northern Career Quest, Saskatchewan
Indian Gaming Corporation, West Wind Aviation, Sustainable
Development Technologies Canada, and Institute of Research and
Public Policy Canada.
This press release contains forward-looking information (as
defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation) that
involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to
materially differ from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information.
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information, contact:
T.L. McKibbon, President & CEO or
W.R. Gingrich, CFO
Bird Construction Inc.
5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400
Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6
Phone: (905) 602-4122
About Bird Construction
Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian construction company
operating from coast-to-coast and servicing all of Canada's major markets. Bird provides a
comprehensive range of construction services from new construction
for industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil infrastructure
markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services,
heavy civil construction, and mine support services; as well as
vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and
specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a
people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and
a high level of service that provides long-term value for all
stakeholders. www.bird.ca
SOURCE Bird Construction Inc.