HKA adds Darcy Holderness as director in Calgary
HKA, a risk and disputes consulting firm, has hired Darcy Holderness as a director in its construction, claims, and expert services practice in Calgary.
Holderness is a professional engineer with more than 20 years of experience in project management, power production, and nuclear development in Canada.
He has expertise across the energy project development lifecycle, including project oversight, site selection, engineering and construction planning, operational strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
Holderness previously spent 21 years with SaskPower, where he was a manager for nuclear engineering, construction, and project delivery. His work included spearheading the development of Saskatchewan’s first utility-scale nuclear power supply option as well as major renewable energy, combined-cycle gas turbine, carbon capture, and coal-fired power generation projects.
He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Darcy to our team,” said Rick Moffat, partner, head of operations, Canada. “He brings a wealth of experience in project leadership and delivery, particularly in pioneering energy and nuclear development. His arrival marks a significant step forward in strengthening our practice and reflects the exciting momentum in Canada’s energy sector.”
HKA has more than 1,100 people across 45 offices in 17 countries. The UK-headquartered consulting firm delivers services in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support. The firm focuses on the construction and energy industries.
HKA has Canadian offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.
“I’m excited to join HKA and contribute to its dynamic Construction, Claims, and Expert Services practice,” said Holderness. “Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about advancing Canada’s energy infrastructure. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.”
