MONTREAL, Oct. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation) today announced that Pierre Fitzgibbon, Director of the Board of Directors of WSP, has stepped down from the Board of Directors following his election as Member of the National Assembly of Quebec. Mr. Fitzgibbon served on WSP’s Board of Directors since May 19, 2016.

Commenting on the news, Mr. Christopher Cole, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation said, "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Pierre for his dedicated service and many important contributions. His experience and advice has been very important to the advancement of WSP and we are very grateful.  We wish him continued success as he takes on a new role."

The appointment of Mr. Fitzgibbon’s successor will be announced at a later date.

ABOUT WSP
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP provides technical expertise and strategic advice to clients in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and & Energy sectors, as well as offering project and program delivery and advisory services. Our experts include engineers, advisors, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. With approximately 43,600 talented people in 550 offices across 40 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver successful and sustainable projects, wherever our clients need us. www.wsp.com 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Isabelle Adjahi
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WSP Global Inc.
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