Gordon Hicks was awarded the degree of Doctor of Engineering, honoris causa, at the 2:00 p.m. ceremony on Thursday, June 14, “in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to a sustainable low-carbon future through innovation, leadership and advocacy for the highest standards of practice in energy-efficient buildings.’’
Hicks has been the chief executive officer of Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS) since 2015. Prior to this appointment, he held numerous executive roles since joining the organization in 1997.
As the CEO, Hicks oversees a team of more than 7,000 people operating in 15 countries. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carleton University in 1987 and became a member of the
Professional Engineers of Ontario in 1990.
Hicks has held a number of industry board positions over the years, including the Global Board of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
In 2012, Hicks was recognized by the CaGBC with the prestigious Industry Leadership Award for his commitment to the green building movement. In 2014, he was named one of Canada’s Clean 16 and in 2015, he was named Canada’s Greenest CEO by Corporate Knights in recognition of his leadership in creating awareness of the impact of buildings on the environment.
In 2016, in an effort to mobilize the real estate industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Hicks founded and became the first chair of the Building Energy Innovators Council (BEIC).