Robert Francki elected as a 2026 Fellow into Canadian Academy of Engineering

Toronto, Canada – Hatch is proud to announce that Robert Francki, global managing director, Infrastructure (Transportation, Water, and Defence), has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), one of the highest professional honors accorded to an engineer in Canada.

Over four decades, Robert has held progressively senior roles across Canada, Africa, Australia, and Latin America, driving innovation in engineering, project delivery, and business strategy. His leadership has helped expand Hatch from a Canadian firm into a globally recognized enterprise. Robert has led several highly complex projects, pioneered modular construction methods, and championed mentorship and education initiatives. His contributions have earned him widespread recognition and numerous engineering awards for advancing the profession.

“I am honored by this recognition, which reflects the incredible teams and mentors who shaped my career journey at Hatch. In addition to getting the design and projects right, what matters most to me is creating opportunities for the next generation of engineers to grow, lead, and innovate,” said Robert.

“Robert has played a defining role in building Hatch into the global company it is today. His leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to mentorship continue to shape our future and the broader engineering industry,” said John Bianchini, chair and CEO of Hatch.

The Canadian Academy of Engineering comprises many of the country’s most accomplished engineers, who have demonstrated excellence in engineering and contributed significantly to the advancement of the profession and issues critical to Canada’s future.

For more information about the Canadian Academy of Engineering, visit https://cae-acg.ca/

For more information, please contact:

Lindsay Janca
Global Director, Public Relations
Tel: +1 905 403 4199
Email: media@hatch.com

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