TORONTO, Ontario, September 28, 2026 – EFI Global, a market leader in forensic engineering, fire investigations and environmental consulting, is strengthening its forensic engineering practice across Canada through strategic leadership appointments and the addition of specialized technical expertise.
The promotion of Juan Carlos (JC) Araiza as Technical Services Lead for North America and the appointments of Ahmad Shahroodi as Vice President of Forensic Engineering in Canada, and the addition of Ignasius Parlindungan as Senior Forensic Engineer reflect EFI Global’s ongoing investment in building one of Canada’s leading forensic engineering teams.
“Our success is built on the strength of our people and the expertise they bring to every assignment,” said Troy Wilson, President of EFI Global. “JC’s leadership, Ahmad’s deep experience and Ignasius’ specialized technical knowledge further strengthen our ability to meet the evolving needs of clients throughout Canada and across North America. These appointments represent another important step in our continued growth and investment in forensic engineering.”
As demand for forensic engineering services continues to grow, EFI Global is expanding its Canadian practice with experienced leaders and technical specialists who enhance the firm’s capabilities, geographic reach and commitment to delivering timely, high-quality solutions for clients across the country.
In his expanded role, Araiza will lead EFI Global’s Technical Services Division across the United States, Canada and Latin America, helping drive technical excellence, consistency and innovation throughout the organization. A recognized forensic structural engineer with more than 25 years of experience, Araiza has led investigations involving some of the most significant structural failures in North America and around the world.
“The continued growth of our forensic engineering practice reflects both the increasing demand for specialized technical expertise and EFI Global’s commitment to investing in exceptional talent,” said Juan Carlos Araiza, Technical Services Lead for North America. “Canada is an important and growing market for our business, and I look forward to working closely with Ahmad, Ignasius and our engineering professionals across the region as we continue delivering the technical excellence and responsive service our clients rely on.”
Shahroodi serves as Vice President of Forensic Engineering for Canada, providing leadership for the firm’s growing forensic engineering operations and multidisciplinary team across the country. Based in Ottawa, he brings extensive technical and operational expertise that supports EFI Global’s continued expansion and client service capabilities nationwide.
Further strengthening the team, Parlindungan recently joined EFI Global Canada as a Senior Forensic Engineer, expanding the firm’s technical expertise and capacity to serve clients across Western Canada and beyond.
EFI Global’s Canadian forensic engineering team provides investigation, analysis and consulting services across a broad range of disciplines, helping clients determine the cause and origin of failures, assess damages and support informed decision-making following losses and complex incidents.
About EFI Global
EFI Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sedgwick, is a well-established brand with an excellent reputation in the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe as a market leader in environmental consulting, engineering failure analysis and origin-and-cause investigations. Each year, EFI Global completes more than 45,000 projects worldwide for a wide range of clients, such as commercial, industrial, institutional, insurance, government, risk managers, public and private entities. EFI Global is one of the world’s most respected forensics and emergency response firms, capable of providing practical solutions to the most complex problems. Our multidisciplinary team of first responders, project managers, engineers, geologists and scientists are selected for their technical proficiency and in-depth industry knowledge to aid clients in resolving technical problems. For more, see efiglobal.com.
Troy Wilson
President