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Oct 6, 2026 8 min

Gary Pearson - Founder & Principal, Pearson Engineering Ltd.

from CEO Global Network Podcast Hosted by John Wilson

What does it take to build a company that can thrive without the founder having their hands on everything? On this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Gary Pearson, Founder and Principal of Pearson Engineering Ltd., to unpack the leadership lessons Gary has learned over 25 years in civil engineering and 20 years of building his firm. Gary shares why learning to trust his team was one of the biggest shifts in his leadership, how patience has shaped the way he handles difficult decisions, and why listening is critical when balancing the needs of employees, clients, and project stakeholders. They also discuss building and retaining a high-performing team, developing future talent through co-op programs, knowing when to step back from a problem, and creating the management structure needed to scale. It’s a practical conversation about moving from doing everything yourself to building a team you can truly trust.

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What does it take to build a company that can thrive without the founder having their hands on everything? On this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Gary Pearson, Founder and Principal of Pearson Engineering Ltd., to unpack the leadership lessons Gary has learned over 25 years in civil engineering and 20 years of building his firm. Gary shares why learning to trust his team was one of the biggest shifts in his leadership, how patience has shaped the way h...

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