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About
Andrew Bowerbank

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Andrew Bowerbank is a successful executive operating across the Canadian and international energy, technology, and building-infrastructure sectors. Known for his forward-looking perspective, he excels at identifying emerging market opportunities and fostering effective collaboration across industries to drive innovation and growth.

 

His leadership and impact have been recognized through numerous national and international honours, including being named one of Canada’s Top 16 sustainability leaders by the Clean50 Awards, receiving the Ontario Premier’s Award, and earning the 2023 CEO of the Year distinction from CEO Monthly Magazine.

 

His career history includes notable roles, including Vice President at the Canadian Wood Council, where he worked to advance the market trend towards mass timber buildings; and National Vice President of Sustainability & Energy at WSP Canada, where he led the largest team in the country focused on green buildings and community planning. As Global Director of Sustainability at EllisDon Corp, he initiated the award-winning "Carbon Impact Initiative," resulting in significant project accomplishments, including Ontario's first Net-Zero Energy institutional building. Andrew also served an appointment as the CEO of the World Green Building Council, expanding the organization to over 60 member countries and collaborating with international leaders to develop a global cities framework for sustainable development. His public sector contributions include:

 

  • Serving as a Council Member at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, overseeing the $1 billion Green Municipal Fund;

  • Acting as a spokesperson for Canada's clean energy strategy through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Federal Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs;

  • Member Representative at the United Nations Environmental Programme

  • Member of Natural Resource Canada’s GCWood Project Advisory Board.


Andrew has served as a special advisor and project leader for corporations such as Magna International, Enbridge Gas, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. He also became the first executive director of the Canada Green Building Council’s Toronto Chapter. A published author and award-winning keynote speaker, he holds Bachelor's Degrees in Industrial Design and in Education, along with honorary degrees and distinguished fellowship appointments. Andrew continues to leverage his expertise to drive the shift towards a new economy for Canada.

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