- What Pension giant’s global head of real estate is leaving the company
- Why Louis Véronneau is rejoining AtkinsRéalis, formerly known as SNC-Lavalin
- What next The appointment is effective Aug. 23
The global head of real estate for the Public Sector Pension Investment Board is leaving to rejoin another Canadian giant, AtkinsRéalis.
Louis Véronneau is making the move to AtkinsRéalis as chief operating officer, based in Montréal. He previously worked for the company from 2020 to 2022 as executive vice president and chief transformation officer when it was known as SNC-Lavalin.
The appointment at AtkinsRéalis is effective Aug. 23. Véronneau is replacing Philip Hoare, who will step down as chief operating officer.
Véronneau is leaving PSP Investments as senior managing director and global head of real estate investments. He has worked at the pension investor since 2022. The exact timing of his departure from PSP Investments isn’t clear.
In his new role, Véronneau will lead AtkinsRéalis global operations, including transformation, strategy, technology, mergers and acquisitions, and global communications.
“Louis will build on the strong foundation of our transformation journey to drive the next phase of operational excellence and margin improvement,” AtkinsRéalis CEO Ian Edwards said.
In a statement to Green Street News, PSP Investments said Véronneau recently informed the firm of his desire to pursue another career opportunity.
“PSP wishes to thank Mr. Véronneau for his many contributions to our organization and wishes him continued success in this next chapter of his career, ” the statement reads.
“The details regarding the next steps of the transition will be communicated in due course.”
June 18: Article updated at 1:30 EST with a statement from PSP Investments.
