--- title: Katie Au promoted to Director of Practice date: 2024-10-09T10:09:00-04:00 author: Camille Boully canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/katie-au-promoted-to-director-of-practice" section: News --- BBA is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Au as Director of Practice. She has nearly 20 years of experience as an engineer, including 12 years at BBA. Specialized in protection and control as well as cybersecurity, Katie has acquired extensive project management expertise in utilities, mining and industrial organizations. 1. [ ![EN](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/hero/EN.jpg) ](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/hero/EN.jpg) 2. In her new position, Katie Au will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the functions and activities that enable our operational teams to continue delivering top‑tier expertise to our clients. “Over the past few years, Katie Au has stood out through her analytical and strategic skills as well as her ability to optimize processes and constantly promote innovation,” says Martin Milot, BBA's Chief Operating Officer. “Additionally, she has worked on a wide range of multidisciplinary projects, both in Canada and around the world. We have no doubt that her extensive experience will be a valuable asset in enhancing the quality of practice at BBA.” Katie Au holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Before joining BBA, she worked for various consulting engineering firms and joined BBA when it was expanding into Western Canada, after our Vancouver office opened. It’s worth noting that, in 2023, Katie Au received the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award from the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia for her pivotal role in establishing the BBA Diversity Committee. ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. 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She has nearly 20 years of experience as an engineer, including 12 years at BBA. Specialized in protection and control as well as cybersecurity, Katie has acquired extensive project management expertise in utilities, mining and industrial organizations. 1. [ ![EN](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/hero/EN.jpg) ](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/hero/EN.jpg) 2. In her new position, Katie Au will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the functions and activities that enable our operational teams to continue delivering top‑tier expertise to our clients. “Over the past few years, Katie Au has stood out through her analytical and strategic skills as well as her ability to optimize processes and constantly promote innovation,” says Martin Milot, BBA's Chief Operating Officer. “Additionally, she has worked on a wide range of multidisciplinary projects, both in Canada and around the world. We have no doubt that her extensive experience will be a valuable asset in enhancing the quality of practice at BBA.” Katie Au holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Before joining BBA, she worked for various consulting engineering firms and joined BBA when it was expanding into Western Canada, after our Vancouver office opened. It’s worth noting that, in 2023, Katie Au received the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award from the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia for her pivotal role in establishing the BBA Diversity Committee. ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. Sources- Roseline Simard Director - Marketing and Communications +1 450 464-2111 |