January 6, 2021, Vancouver, BC, Canada – Craig Hall has been appointed to the position of Managing Principal at Knight Piésold Canada and has succeeded Robert Mercer, who stepped down from the role and will remain as a Principal of the Company. Craig will manage the North Bay, Ontario office and will continue to expand Knight Piésold’s mining capabilities to support clients in Ontario, across Canada, and in other mining jurisdictions.

Craig has been with Knight Piésold’s North Bay office for 17 years. He started as a Staff Engineer after graduating from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Geological Engineering and progressed to a Specialist Geotechnical Engineer position last year.

Over the course of his career, he built technical expertise in the planning, design, construction, operation, and closure of mine waste and water management facilities and other mining related infrastructure. He gained extensive experience working on projects in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Africa.

“This appointment comes at an exciting time as Knight Piésold commemorates its 100th anniversary. I am exceptionally pleased that Craig has taken on this leadership role,” said Ken Embree, President of Knight Piésold Canada. “His depth of experience, coupled with years as a valuable member of Knight Piésold Canada’s Management Team, make him well-positioned to oversee the North Bay office. He has shown outstanding leadership aptitude and is at the forefront in delivering best practice for clients. The Principals of Knight Piésold Canada have full confidence in Craig’s ability to take the North Bay office and the Knight Piésold team at large to even greater heights.”

Ken added, “Many thanks to Rob for managing the North Bay office for the past eight years. He has a remarkable track record, having worked on over 100 mining and civil projects worldwide in his career. Rob is a sought-after rock mechanics specialist and will continue to support our clients in the years ahead.”