Chris Strachotta Promoted to VP, Corporate Strategy and Business Development

June 14, 2023

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Strachotta, RPGeo. to the role of Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development.

With an international reputation among clients and strong leadership skills, Chris has been an integral part of KCB's business development (BD) over the years; he was key to the growth and development of KCB's offices in Brisbane and Perth.

Since joining the company in 2004, Chris has taken on various BD-related roles including Manager, Strategy & Growth in 2015 and Director of Marketing and Business Development in 2016.

Chris has over 25 years of international experience in the mining, water resource management, and oil and gas sectors. He regularly provides technical direction and review on hydrogeological, water management and mine closure/rehabilitation projects and is involved in senior project management for several of KCB’s key clients.

"This is a very well-deserved promotion for Chris which formalises the increasing responsibility and importance of the work that he does for the company on many fronts. As our company grows, diversifies, and continues to evolve, the need for an executive-level leader with a dedicated focus on business development, marketing & communications, ESG and long-term strategy has become ever more important to our business, and I believe Chris is the perfect candidate to manage these company responsibilities. I am looking forward to working closely with Chris in his new role, " says Ryan Douglas, President & CEO.