Mar 03, 2026

BBA appoints François Lachance as Director, International Synergies

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As part of its international growth strategy, BBA is pleased to announce the appointment of François Lachance as Director, International Synergies. This appointment reflects the continued evolution of BBA’s organizational structure to support the expansion of its operations beyond Canada.

This new strategic role is designed to strengthen connections between BBA’s Canadian teams and its international operations, as the firm accelerates its development in the United States and Latin America.

  2. As Director, International Synergies, François will lead regional growth initiatives, support the opening and launch of new offices and ensure alignment between international operations, BBA’s proven Canadian delivery model and its strategic plan.

    An engineer with a master’s degree in automation, François brings over 20 years of consulting engineering experience. He has an in-depth understanding of BBA’s organization and a multidisciplinary background spanning the full project life cycle. Since 2020, he has served as Office Director in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, leading a multidisciplinary team of more than 350 professionals in the mining, energy and heavy industry sectors.

    “François’s appointment marks a key milestone in structuring our international operations. His leadership, deep understanding of our business model and ability to mobilize teams will be instrumental in driving coherent and sustainable growth outside Canada,” says Benoit Richard, Vice-President, International Operations at BBA.

    “As we strengthen our presence in the United States and Latin America, this role is essential to connecting our expertise, accelerating our development and advancing our international ambitions.”

    This appointment reflects BBA’s commitment to supporting clients wherever they operate and deploying its multidisciplinary expertise in the world’s most dynamic energy and industrial markets.

About BBA

BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 1,800 employees in 20+ 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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