OTTAWA – J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) is excited to announce the appointment of Erin Doherty, MBA, to Head of Innovation.
“My goal at JLR is to transform bold ideas into impactful solutions by establishing innovation frameworks to strengthen our culture of forward-thinking excellence,” says Erin. “In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, a strong innovation culture and well-structured processes are essential to driving sustainable growth, fostering collaboration, and staying ahead of the curve. JLR is home to exceptionally talented and passionate professionals and I’m excited to join this team as we work together to innovate for a better world.”
Erin brings a dynamic career spanning multiple industries, where her dedication to innovation has created numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities to thrive. At the University of Guelph, she led strategic initiatives in the Office of the Vice President of Research & Innovation, built and managed business incubation and research commercialization programs, taught and developed courses in design thinking, entrepreneurship, consulting, and supported business and education research. Her entrepreneurship and innovation portfolio at the Lang School of Business and Economics oversaw operations and programming that supported over 1,500 students and 50 businesses annually. Her impactful contributions across these roles earned her the prestigious President’s Award for Innovative Leadership.
Before joining the University of Guelph, Erin built a career in management consulting, training, technology, and sustainability. She worked with businesses of all sizes, from start ups to multinationals, becoming a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to innovate and thrive.
“Erin is committed to ethical, responsible, and transparent business practices. Her work bridges the gap between visionary ideas and actionable solutions, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable global economy,” says Saverio Parrotta, JLR President & CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome Erin to our team as our new Head of Innovation. With her extensive experience and visionary approach, we are confident that she will drive our vision to lead and innovate for a better world. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of excellence and create solutions that make a positive impact to clients we work with.”
JLR is proud to have Erin join our team and looks forward to the expertise and leadership she will bring to her new role.
About JLR
As a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, JLR provides high-quality, fully integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and project management services to clients in the private and public sectors throughout Canada and internationally. Proudly 100% employee owned and completely Canadian, JLR has seven offices across Ontario supporting a wide variety of projects within eight key markets. Seventy years of business experience places JLR as a leader in design innovation and delivery of successful projects. JLR recognizes it operates on the traditional territories and lands of the Indigenous peoples that came before us. For information on how JLR can help with your next project, please visit www.jlrichards.ca.
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