Stantec has appointed Arliss Szysky as executive vice president of its Infrastructure business in North America.
Szysky brings deep operational expertise and a people‑first leadership approach to the role. Most recently, she served as operations leader for Stantec’s North American Buildings business, where she strengthened business processes, advanced operational excellence, and supported sustained growth. She also played a key role in the successful acquisition and integration of Page, a 1,400‑person architecture and engineering firm, further reinforcing Stantec’s commitment to scale, collaboration, and design excellence.
Infrastructure is Stantec’s largest business in North America, accounting for 26 per cent of regional revenue in 2025 and supported by nearly 4,800 professionals. The business spans a diverse portfolio across transportation and community development, including ports and marine, roadways and bridges, transit and rail, airports, residential and commercial development, and landscape architecture—delivering projects that connect communities and shape resilient, thriving places.
“Arliss brings a rare combination of operational rigor, strategic vision, and genuine care for people,” said Susan Reisbord, chief operating officer for North America. “She champions continuous improvement while creating the conditions for teams to do their best work. I’m looking forward to partnering closely with Arliss as we continue to grow our Infrastructure business and advance our corporate strategic plan.”
Szysky joined Stantec in 2004 as a transportation engineer, contributing to major public and private sector projects across Western Canada. She went on to lead the Alberta South region for six years, guiding a diverse, multidisciplinary team and driving strong performance through collaboration and technical excellence.
“It’s an incredibly exciting time for our Infrastructure business,” said Szysky. “We have powerful opportunities to collaborate across the company, expand our transportation business, strengthen our community development work, and build on our experience delivering projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments, including the Arctic. I’m looking forward to continuing to evolve how we operate—creating a strong, future-ready platform that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery for our clients and our people.”
