Dan Doran is Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at ADGA Group, where he is responsible for driving market growth, brand visibility, and innovation across the company. He oversees all business development and marketing functions, and leads ADGA’s Research and Development team, focused on advancing next-generation solutions for clients and partners.

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With more than 25 years of experience, Dan has built his career across the Canadian Armed Forces, academia, consulting, and private industry. A Regular Force officer with the Royal Canadian Engineers, and now an active Reservist, he has also held leadership roles with McGill University, WSP Canada, KPMG Canada, and His Majesty’s Sustainable Markets Initiative. He is recognized for his expertise in real property, business development, strategy, management consulting, and climate security. Notably, he led the development of WSP’s Future Ready Canada approach, embedding sustainable design and climate risk considerations across national programs and services.

Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a Master’s degree in Human Security and Peacebuilding, and an MBA. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Management Consultant (CMC). His military education includes the Joint Reserve Command and Staff Programme and training through the United Nations Peace Operations Institute.

Beyond ADGA, Dan contributes his expertise through service on non-profit boards including the Vimy Foundation, Saint John Ambulance Brigade (Federal District), and the Canadian Military Engineers Association. Outside of work and volunteer commitments, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children, including shuffling them around to their various hockey pursuits.

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