Mark Schildroth, director of corporate affairs at Aecon, excels in stakeholder engagement, public relations, reputation management and crisis communications. Over his eight years with the company, he has significantly improved digital media performance, spearheaded communications on major infrastructure projects, driven Aecon’s Project Communications Centre of Excellence, as well as the company’s Emergency Management Communications Committee. He holds a master of corporate communications and provincial crisis management credentials and has extensive experience working in corporate and operational construction. His leadership is marked by his ability to foster team growth, implement innovative processes and drive major project communications. His communications work has spanned programs focusing on talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, investor relations, and community engagement, including strategies to reach underrepresented talent through Aecon Women in Trades and communications on the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan steering committee. His dedication and vision make him pivotal in enhancing Aecon’s communications strategies and promoting industry excellence.