Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 2025 – David Young has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Paterson Group Inc., a leading Canadian consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical and environmental services. In this key leadership role, David will oversee all financial operations and play a pivotal part in shaping the company’s long-term financial strategy and performance.
David brings over 25 years of senior financial and executive experience, with a strong track record across the engineering, development, and consulting sectors. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at Brigil, where he was instrumental in driving financial and operational transformation. Prior to that, David spent over 13 years as President of Arnon Development Corporation Limited, overseeing strategic real estate development and investment activities.
He began his professional career with KPMG, where he spent nearly 13 years, ultimately serving as Senior Manager – Tax in both Ottawa and Toronto. His background in public accounting and tax planning, combined with executive-level financial management, positions him well to support Paterson Group’s continued growth and innovation in engineering solutions.
About Paterson Group Inc.:
Paterson Group Inc., founded in 1956, is a well-established Canadian consulting engineering firm offering services in Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Testing, Hydrogeology, Building Sciences, and more. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Paterson serves a broad spectrum of clients in the land development and construction industries with a team of over 150 professionals. With a reputation for client-centric service, deep technical expertise, and over 65 years of industry leadership, Paterson is a trusted partner in delivering creative, reliable, and results-oriented engineering solutions.
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