Business and Leadership
Strategic leader. Planner. Entrepreneur. Facilitator.
More than 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate growth, complexity, and change.
I bring people together to solve challenging problems and create practical, forward-looking solutions.
My background spans environmental consulting, Indigenous community collaboration, stakeholder engagement, business development, strategic planning, and organizational strategy. My approach combines strategic thinking with a strong people-first perspective, helping organizations and people build trust, resilience, and long-term success.
My interest is helping people and businesses learn to fly.
Now
2025 — Present
Independent
Strategic leader · Entrepreneur · Facilitator · Victoria, BC
I now work independently as a strategic leader, entrepreneur, and facilitator. My work continues to focus on leadership, strategic growth, and meaningful engagement.
C-suite
2016 — 2025 · 9 years
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer · Victoria, BC
As Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer, I:
- Led corporate strategy and growth, contributing to expansion of the project portfolio and client base
- Served as business development lead, building new opportunities and deepening client relationships
- Secured and delivered roles on the environmental components of major projects — our scope was multi-million dollars on billion-dollar projects
- Directed multidisciplinary teams across complex projects and geographies
- Built trusted advisor relationships with clients, regulators, and municipal, regional, provincial, and federal levels of government, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities
- Strengthened organizational performance through leadership development and systems improvement
2014 — 2016 · 2 years
CH2M Energy Canada Ltd.
Operations Lead and Stakeholder Engagement Manager · Victoria, BC
I led operations for the Victoria office within a global engineering and energy firm, supported the delivery of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, and coordinated cross-office teams and improved operational effectiveness.
2011 — 2014 · 3 years
TERA Environmental Consultants
Senior Planner · Office Manager · Associate · Victoria, BC
I managed operations, staffing, and project delivery, and supported business development and client retention.
In 2014, TERA Environmental Consultants was sold to CH2M Energy Canada Ltd.
2005 — 2011 · 6 years
Westland Resource Group Inc.
Senior Planner and Principal · Victoria, BC
I co-led firm growth and client development, and contributed to a successful company transition and sale.
In 2011, Westland was sold to TERA Environmental Consultants.
Core capabilities
- Strategic Planning
- Revenue Growth
- Stakeholder and Indigenous Engagement
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Development and Empowerment
- Complex Project Delivery
- Strategic HR
Board and Governance
Chair of the Board, Power To Be
Accessibility · Inclusion · Transformative outdoor experiences
I serve as Chair of the Board for Power To Be, supporting initiatives focused on accessibility, inclusion, and transformative outdoor experiences for youth and families. I provide governance oversight and support the Co-CEOs as they guide the operations of Power To Be.
Speaking and Community
Career-development talks and panels
University of Victoria · Camosun College · Simon Fraser University
I’ve delivered career-development presentations and participated on panels at institutions including the University of Victoria, Camosun College, and Simon Fraser University, helping emerging professionals and leadership teams build confidence, purpose, and momentum in their careers and organizations.
Education
Master of Resource Management (MRM)
Planning focus — making better decisions environmentally, socially, and economically
Graduate Diploma, Environmental Impact Assessment
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Certifications
Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP)
Certified Practitioner in Human Resources (CPHRR)
In progress
Looking for a strategic partner? Or a speaker?
Rahul works with organizations, teams, and communities on strategy, facilitation, and talks about leadership, resilience, and adapting when the plan changes.