NEW YORK — Chris Villari, PMP, joined WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services firm, as communications and public involvement managing director for the firm’s Advisory and Planning business in the U.S.
As a senior vice president, Villari is responsible for driving growth for the firm’s public and private clients in energy, buildings, water, sustainability and transportation. He is based in New York.
Villari leads WSP’s communications and public involvement team comprised of more than 100 professionals across the U.S. The team provides innovative and inclusive communication and public involvement solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enable communities and stakeholders to actively engage in the development of equitable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure projects. In his new role, Villari oversees project delivery, business line operations and performance metrics.
WSP’s communications and public involvement professionals are committed to fostering transparent, meaningful and collaborative dialogues that drive positive change, enhance quality of life for all, promote environmental stewardship and champion diversity and inclusion.
“Meaningful community engagement is foundational to the success of all projects and leads to better solutions that improve the health and well-being of communities. This is what drives Chris in everything he does,” said Jannet Walker-Ford, U.S. Advisory and Planning executive. “He brings a wealth of strategic knowledge, innovative experience and successful leadership to WSP. By understanding what a community values, he helps clients align their objectives and achieve their goals to the benefit of everyone involved.”
Prior to joining WSP, Villari led the corporate brand function at a global engineering, procurement and construction firm. His previous experience included serving as North American head of communications for a professional services firm, regional head of communications for a global construction and development company, and as director of capital program outreach for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.
Villari is a graduate of Manhattan College with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in environmental engineering. He served as an advisory board member of the Design Thinking Program at the Luben School of Business at Pace University; and was a member of the Forbes Communication Council, serving as a subject matter expert on editorial content aimed at corporate communications. In 2018 he was recognized on City & State’s Responsible 100 list.
About WSP in the U.S.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, environment and professional services firms. Recognized in 2023 on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list, WSP is driving social impact and commitment to ESG. WSP in the U.S. brings together engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals who are dedicated to collaborate in the best interests of serving local communities. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With approximately 14,000 employees in 300 offices across the U.S., WSP partners with its clients to help communities prosper. wsp.com
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