Bob Fairbank, VP for Western Canada at Priestly Demolition Inc. (Photo courtesy of Priestly Demolition Inc.)
Bob Fairbank recently joined the executive team at Priestly Demolition Inc., taking on the role of vice-president of Western Canada. With more than 30 years of construction and concrete experience in both Alberta and British Columbia, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, having held senior positions, including president, CEO and general manager, over the course of his career in the construction sector.
“Bob’s appointment to the VP role is a big step forward, and is going to transform our business in the West,” stated Priestly CEO Ryan Priestly. “His energy, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset are exactly what we need to build on our company, and accelerate our growth.”
A collaborative, hands-on leader who connects easily with teams, clients and partners, Fairbank brings a strategic mindset to everything he does, with a broad view of construction from all sides of the equation.
“It’s an exciting time to join Priestly Demolition as they continue to expand in the West,” said Fairbank. “I look forward to working with the team to help drive innovation, expand the footprint, and identify new opportunities within the industry.”
With deep roots in sales and business development, and a strong track record of growing market share, building high-performing teams and driving profitability, Fairbank has led corporate expansions, overseen major acquisitions, introduced operational improvements and implemented innovative systems to modernize how companies run. His work has included launching new plants, championing operational efficiency workflows and building impactful partnerships, including with Indigenous communities across Western Canada.