Inside the M&A Machine of Stantec - Bjorn Morisbak
05/15/25 • 43 min
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Stantec, Bjorn Morisbak
Bjorn investigates opportunities for Stantec to grow both geographically and in capability.
He oversees all aspects of strategic sourcing, execution, and integration in their acquisitions, aiming to deliver Company growth that benefits their communities, clients, employees, and shareholders.
During his time with Stantec, Bjorn has worked on well over 100 acquisitions, large and small, each broadening the Company’s depth and breadth of expertise.
When not searching for acquisition prospects, Bjorn spends his time keeping himself physically active—he’s a past Norwegian basketball champion, a Canadian biathlon champion, and a regular competitor in triathlons and marathons. He’s also the honorary consul for Norway in Northern Alberta, and he serves on the Business Advisory Council for his alma mater, the Alberta School of Business.
https://www.youtube.com/user/StantecInc
https://www.stantec.com/en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornmorisbak/
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AEC pursuits are more competitive than ever, and the best firms know it’s not just about what you say, but what you show.
In fact, 72% of AEC marketers agree: visual content is the key to winning work.
That’s where OpenAsset comes in. It’s the leading smart Digital Asset Management platform built for AEC firms.
With AI-powered tools for writing, searching, and tagging all your projects and files, it’s easier than ever to tell your firm’s unique story through visual content.
And because OpenAsset integrates with top AEC tools, your project data and marketing content stay connected every step of the way.
Ready to see how OpenAsset will transform your pursuit workflows? Bold Brand listeners get one month free. Visit pages.openasset.com/Bold to learn more.
Thank you, OpenAsset.
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I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC.
Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends.
What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out.
If you're interested, check out Bisnow – That’s https://bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up.
You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it.
Thank you, BISNOW.
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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Stantec, Bjorn Morisbak
Bjorn investigates opportunities for Stantec to grow both geographically and in capability.
He oversees all aspects of strategic sourcing, execution, and integration in their acquisitions, aiming to deliver Company growth that benefits their communities, clients, employees, and shareholders.
During his time with Stantec, Bjorn has worked on well over 100 acquisitions, large and small, each broadening the Company’s depth and breadth of expertise.
When not searching for acquisition prospects, Bjorn spends his time keeping himself physically active—he’s a past Norwegian basketball champion, a Canadian biathlon champion, and a regular competitor in triathlons and marathons. He’s also the honorary consul for Norway in Northern Alberta, and he serves on the Business Advisory Council for his alma mater, the Alberta School of Business.
https://www.youtube.com/user/StantecInc
https://www.stantec.com/en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornmorisbak/
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Open Asset
Today’s show is brought to you by Open Asset.
AEC pursuits are more competitive than ever, and the best firms know it’s not just about what you say, but what you show.
In fact, 72% of AEC marketers agree: visual content is the key to winning work.
That’s where OpenAsset comes in. It’s the leading smart Digital Asset Management platform built for AEC firms.
With AI-powered tools for writing, searching, and tagging all your projects and files, it’s easier than ever to tell your firm’s unique story through visual content.
And because OpenAsset integrates with top AEC tools, your project data and marketing content stay connected every step of the way.
Ready to see how OpenAsset will transform your pursuit workflows? Bold Brand listeners get one month free. Visit pages.openasset.com/Bold to learn more.
Thank you, OpenAsset.
:::::
BISNOW
I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW!
I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC.
Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends.
What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out.
If you're interested, check out Bisnow – That’s https://bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up.
You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it.
Thank you, BISNOW.
:::::
Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show.
For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show
Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand.
If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague.
Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below.
The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado.
Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project.
Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry.
Thanks for listening. See you next time.
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BISNOW
I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW!
I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC.
Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends.
What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out.
If you're interested, check out Bisnow – That’s B-I-S-N-O-W dot com backslash EVENTS to see what's coming up.
You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it.
Thank you, BISNOW.
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Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show.
For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show
Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand.
If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague.
Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below.
The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado.
Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project.
Catch us next time where we chat with another BOLD innovator in the AEC industry.
Thanks for listening. See you next time.
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Today’s show is brought to you by Open Asset.
AEC pursuits are more competitive than ever, and the best firms know it’s not just about what you say, but what you show.
In fact, 72% of AEC marketers agree: visual content is the key to winning work.
That’s where OpenAsset comes in. It’s the leading smart Digital Asset Management platform built for AEC firms.
With AI-powered tools for writing, searching, and tagging all your projects and files, it’s easier than ever to tell your firm’s unique story through visual content.
And because OpenAsset integrates with top AEC tools, your project data and marketing content stay connected every step of the way.
Ready to see how OpenAsset will transform your pursuit workflows? Bold Brand listeners get one month free. Visit pages.openasset.com/Bold to learn more.
Thank you, OpenAsset.
:::::
BISNOW
I've got a special deal to share with you, from my friends at BISNOW!
I regularly hit up Bisnow events here in Denver, and honestly, they're my go-to for networking in commercial real estate and AEC.
Each month, they pull together these great panels with heavy-hitting speakers who actually know what's happening right now in different markets—not just theory, but real deals and trends.
What's cool is they're not just a Denver thing—they run these events across the country. So if you're looking to stay on top of market shifts or want to connect with the people making moves in CRE, it's worth checking out.
If you're interested, check out Bisnow – That’s https://bisnow.com/events to see what's coming up.
You can use code BOLD - That’s B-O-L-D when you register to save FIFTEEN PERCENT on your ticket. Trust me, the connections you'll make are worth it.
Thank you, BISNOW.
:::::
Thank you for joining us today on the Bold Brand Show.
For all of today’s shownotes and links to our sponsors, head over to BoldBrand.Show
Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter, where I’ll update you on the latest episodes and other exciting things happening at Bold Brand.
If you liked today’s episode, do me a favor and share it with a colleague.
Over at BoldBrand.Show you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get podcasts, including YouTube—where you can watch full versions of each episode and join the conversation by commenting below.
The Bold Brand Show is produced by yours truly, Josh Miles, and is a product of Bold Brand LLC - a branding and video agency for AEC Firms, based in Denver Colorado.
Visit BoldBrand.com to learn more, or hit that orange button to schedule a time to chat about your branding or video project.
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