APEGA registrar and CEO to retire spring 2025, search for new RCEO begins
23 Abril 2024 - 1:00PM
Jay Nagendran, P.Eng., FCAE, ICD.D, FEC, FGC (Hon.), registrar and
chief executive officer of the Association of Professional
Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), announced he will
retire and resign his position on April 30, 2025.Mr. Nagendran has
spent the past seven years dedicated to upholding the mission of
protecting the interests of all Albertans through leading the
regulation of professional engineers and geoscientists in
Alberta.“The decision to retire comes after careful consideration
and planning. APEGA is in a strong position for me to pass the
baton to the next leader, and I am eager to see what kinds of new
perspectives the successful candidate will bring,” says
Nagendran.Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson has been selected
to find a visionary leader—internal or external—who can continue to
advance APEGA in regulatory excellence. The search for Mr.
Nagendran’s successor is anticipated to be completed before his
departure to ensure a seamless transition. APEGA Council is
committed to a transparent selection process and will keep
registrants and permit holders informed.“The foundation laid by
Jay, and the path carved by the future registrar and CEO, will
guide APEGA towards continued effectiveness as a strong regulator.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Jay in his departure for his
years of dedicated service and leadership,” says APEGA President
Manon Plante, CD1, P.Eng., MDS.As the regulator of engineering and
geoscience in Alberta for more than 100 years, APEGA continues to
drive the province forward with courage and innovation. We are the
largest regulator of self-regulated professionals in Western
Canada, with nearly 69,000 registrants who safeguard public welfare
and contribute significantly to Alberta’s economic success and
quality of life.
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Andrew MacKendrick
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
825-966-5815
media@apega.ca