Vanessa Chau

Highly accomplished and results-oriented leader eager to bring 20+ years of expertise in asset management and environmental engineering to Montrose Environmental Group. Proven ability to drive digital transformation and optimize assets for sustainable revenue growth. Passionate about leading cross-functional teams, implementing innovative solutions, and mentoring junior professionals.

Experienced in developing and executing enterprise-level asset management programs, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance, exceeding client expectations. Ready to leverage a strong background, including a P.Eng.

certification in Environmental Engineering.

Asset & Mobility Management Services – Business Unit Senior Director - Arcadis - Toronto, Canada

(2024-09)

• Spearheads city-wide transformation programs by integrating digital strategies and optimizing assets to yield sustainable business outcomes and sustainable revenue growth.
• Champions cross-functional teams and promotes executive adoption of innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and mobility solutions. Establishes a Training & Innovation Centre of Excellence aimed at enhancing the capabilities of C-suite executives while delivering strategic advisory services across the enterprise.

Partner - Senior Director – Program Advisory- Infrastructure - CIMA+ - Mississauga

(2021-01 - 2024-09)

• Supervised national infrastructure planning efforts and spearheaded enterprise asset transformation projects.
• Designed and implemented enterprise-level asset management programs, resulting in 40% growth within a year in Ontario through partnerships with clients including City of Toronto- Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Water, Toronto Parking Authority, Alctra, City of Mississauga- Miway Transit, and Peel Region.

Enterprise Asset Management Program Consultant Lead - Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) - Toronto

(2021-01 - 2023-01)

• Spearheaded an enterprise-wide asset transformation initiative by deploying IBM Maximo and creating the inaugural Asset Management Transit-oriented training and innovation center.
• Awarded the TTC Service Award for leadership in driving impactful digital modernization programs.
• Developed the initial EAM policy, emphasizing adherence and the incorporation of digital platforms in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Managing Director/ Head of Asset Management – Canada Region - Totex Infrastructure Partners Inc , AMCL – Turner & Townsend Inc. - Toronto

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

Directed enterprise change management and asset modernization programs on a global scale. Managed high-profile client accounts, including New York Power Authority (NYPA), City of Toronto, Metrolinx, AMCO, YYB- North Bay Airport, LaFarge, HKG-Airport, and Manitoba Hydro.

• Concentrated on strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and alignment with ISO 55000 standards.

Manager, Corporate Asset Management - City of Brampton - Brampton

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

• Founded and presented the city's inaugural Corporate Asset Management Program to city council and the mayor, overseeing the management of over $9B in assets. Developed foundational documents such as the first AM Plan, Asset Governance, Asset Strategy, and PSAB 3150 Compliance Reporting under O.Reg 588/17.
• Launched Canada's first Municipal - IAM Training & Innovation Centre to enhance asset management capabilities, with support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Business Development Strategic Consulting – Asset Management Advisory - CH2M/Jacobs - Toronto, Canada

(2010-01 - 2016-01)

Served as Business Development and client account solutions manager, overseeing portfolios across North America. Acted as Management Consultant and program manager for numerous enterprise-wide asset management transformation programs in both public and private sectors, directly managing accounts for notable clients such as Peel, York, Durham Region, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, City of Toronto, London, City of Burnaby, Halifax Water, City of Windsor, and City of Winnipeg.

Project Manager / Program Manager – Various positions - GE Water Technologies / Regional Municipality of York - Toronto, Canada

(2000-01 - 2010-01)

• Managed process engineering and led projects focusing on initiatives including manufacturing within Six Sigma production and overall project management.

B.Sc. Engineer - Environmental Engineering (Civil/Chemical) - University of Guelph (1997 - 2000)

B.Sc Engineer - Food Engineering - Twinning Program - University of Guelph