WSP Perú appoints Virgilio Gonzales as new general manager

By WSP

Lima Peru - WSP, the world's leading professional services firm in engineering, mining and the environment, is pleased to announce the promotion of Virgilio Gonzales to general manager of Peru, effective August 1, 2024.

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Virgilio Gonzales as our new general manager for Peru. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of the local and regional market make him the ideal leader to drive our corporate strategy," said Peter Myers, CEO of Latin America. and the Caribbean.

Virgilio Gonzales succeeds Gonzalo Covarrubias, who has decided to seek new opportunities after five years as general manager. During his management, he has been a key contributor to the success and growth of WSP in Peru.

About Virgilio Gonzales

Virgilio is a civil engineer from the National University of San Agustín de Arequipa, he has a diploma in Project Management and Quality (PMI) from the Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) and a master's degree in Project Management and Administration from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC).

With more than 30 years of professional experience and 25 in consulting, construction, mining, geotechnics and operations, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision that has driven growth and innovation in his roles as manager of Construction Services (2017) and Transportation and Infrastructure (2023). Prior to joining WSP, he served as general manager at Amec Foster Wheeler (now Wood Group) for five years.

About WSP

As one of the world's largest professional services firms, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. It offers strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients seeking sustainable solutions in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water and mining sectors. Its 66,500 professionals are united by the common purpose of creating positive and lasting impacts in the communities they serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. In 2023, WSP reported revenue of 14.4 billion Canadian dollars (CAD). The corporation's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP).

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