TORONTO, March 17, 2026 (Globe Newswire) — Global professional services firm GHD has appointed David McLaren as its new Enterprise Data & AI leader, strengthening the company’s global capabilities in enterprise data platforms, advanced analytics, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. He will be based in the company’s Toronto office.
McLaren brings deep experience building enterprise-scale data platforms and enabling the deployment of analytics and AI across complex organizations. Most recently, he led data and enterprise automation at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Co., where he established enterprise data, automation and governance capabilities to support commercial growth and operational efficiency at scale.
At GHD, he will lead the continued development of GHD’s enterprise data platform and foundational AI capabilities. As a member of GHD’s IS & Technology leadership team, McLaren will enhance the way GHD uses data and AI, helping the team deliver more informed, efficient and consistent outcomes for clients around the world.
McLaren will focus on building a foundation that will enable GHD to embed practical and responsible AI and data-driven decision-making into the way the organization operates and deliver value to customers around the world.
“Data and AI are most powerful when they are actionable, trusted and integrated into everyday decision-making,” McLaren said. “I’m excited to join GHD and continue to help build an enterprise foundation that supports scalable AI, advanced insights, and real-world outcomes for both our teams and clients.”
Paul Murphy, Chief Information Officer at GHD, said: “Our goal is to unlock the potential of AI and data-driven design and decision-making for our employees and clients.” “David’s leadership will help us further develop a trusted data and AI foundation not only for our team, but also for collaboration with our partners, clients, and contractors.”
As an early adopter of AI tools, the company recently Participate in D^3 Frontier Farm initiatives a collaboration between Harvard University’s Digital Data Design Institute (D^3) and Microsoft.
About GHD
GHD is a leading professional services company serving the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, real estate and buildings, and transportation. Committed to the vision of making water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come, GHD provides advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Founded in 1928 and privately owned by employees, GHD’s network of more than 12,000 professionals spans 165 offices on five continents.
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