The HIDI Group names Dario Di Carlo as CEO and David Sinclair as president
The HIDI Group, a Toronto-headquartered building engineering consultancy, has announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Dario Di Carlo as chief executive officer and David Sinclair as president, effective November 17.
Di Carlo succeeds Andrew Hidi, who founded the company in 1975. Initially a mechanical engineering services firm, a 1999 merger with E.A. Rae & Associates expanded the company’s capabilities into electrical consulting. Andrew Hidi will hold the role of founder.
Sinclair succeeds Jamie Hidi, who joined the firm in 1990 and was named president in 2003. During his tenure, the company expanded its design and engineering offerings into communications, security, lighting, audio visual, energy services, and commissioning. The company also opened offices in Calgary, Dubai, and Ottawa to serve growing markets in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm today has more than 200 employees.
"Our incredible staff is the reason for our success. The evolution of our firm celebrates putting people in positions to make a difference," said Jamie Hidi, who will serve as executive advisor.
Di Carlo has more than 15 years of experience in electrical, telecommunications, security, audio visual, and other low voltage systems design. He has worked on numerous high-profile projects including Park Hyatt Toronto, The Globe and Male Centre, and Four Seasons Madrid.
Di Carlo joined HIDI in 2014 as a principal and was named chief strategy officer in 2019. Prior to HIDI, he worked at Crossey Engineering for eight years. He holds an MBA as well as a bachelor’s degree in engineering from McMaster University, and is a professional engineer.
“We live in a connected world and our approach to engineering needs to mimic that,” Di Carlo said. “Bringing eight design and commissioning disciplines together seamlessly is what we do best. Our clients, their projects, and the environment all benefit from this alignment and commitment."
Sinclair has more than 15 years of experience in the design of HVAC systems, fire protection, plumbing and drainage, building automation system, commissioning, energy modeling, and sustainability. His recent projects include the Four Seasons Los Cabos, Richmond Adelaide Centre, and the Trent University Bata Library renovation.
He joined HIDI as a principal in 2014 and was appointed managing principal of Eastern Canada in 2019. Like Di Carlo, Sinclair spent eight years at Crossey Engineering before joining HIDI. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Western University and is a professional engineer.
“As a firm that is 100% employee-owned, our management team is committed to this next chapter and the ongoing success of The HIDI Group," Sinclair said. "We believe this commitment will allow us to continue to serve our clients across the many sectors we service.”
