Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane has created a new role focused on long-term growth strategy and tapped a two-decade professional to fill that spot.
The firm named Veronique Bourgier as its inaugural chief growth and strategy officer, according to an Aug. 7 news release. Bourgier will work across Gilbane's subsidiaries, including Gilbane Building Co. and Gilbane Development Co., to identify emerging market opportunities and foster innovation, according to the release.
Bourgier brings over 20 years of global experience, including 13 years in the U.S., in strategic planning, business transformation and innovation across the environmental, energy and infrastructure sectors. In her new role, she will be responsible for shaping Gilbane's enterprise-wide growth initiatives and accelerating organic and inorganic growth, the latter of which can include mergers and acquisitions..
Previously, she was the chief growth officer at Boston-based Veolia North America, an environmental services and resource management firm, according to her LinkedIn.
With the appointment, Gilbane is doubling down on its commitment to innovation and long-term planning as an end-to-end solutions provider across the built environment, according to the company.
The news comes as Gilbane touts the $7.7 billion in revenue it generated in 2024, along with the 40 public-private partnerships it has delivered or is managing worth a total of $4.4 billion, per the release.
Large projects Gilbane has recently topped out include Indiana University Health’s $4.3 billion downtown Indianapolis hospital alongside hometown builder F.A. Wilhelm and the $2.1 billion Buffalo Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York via its joint venture with New York City-based Turner Construction.
