Paul Charette has announced his intention to retire from his position as chairman of the board at Bird Construction. The board intends to appoint Paul Raboud, a long serving board member, as the new chairman at the AGM to be held May 11, 2021.

Charette has served as the chairman of the board since 2001. He joined Bird in 1976 as a project coordinator and progressed to president and chief operating officer in 1988, and to president and chief executive officer in 1991, retiring from this position in September 2008 while continuing on the board.

“I have been fortunate to be associated with Bird for over 40 years and to have had the pleasure of chairing its board for 20 of those years”, said Charette, adding, “I’ve had the pleasure of being part of a great success story and assisting to guide Bird to its centennial anniversary, celebrated last year. It has been a privilege and I look forward to continuing my association with Bird as member of its board, especially as we continue to integrate Stuart Olson into our operations and continue to grow profitably and successfully.”

Raboud joined Bird in 1984 and served as president and CEO after Charette and before joining the board in 2008.

“Paul is very knowledgeable about our industry and our company and is particularly well situated to assume the role of chairman of the board”, said Charette. “I have enjoyed working with Paul over the years and look forward to continuing to collaborate with him in our new roles. Given our considerable history working together in the company and at the board table, there will be a seamless transition to Paul Raboud as chair.”