Chris Giffin, P.ENG

President & CEO

A visionary who executes success in forensic engineering by building on a foundation of independence, depth and breadth of expertise, industry-leading mentorship and dedication to unbiased forensics that recognizes client needs. Specializes in developing Canadian and international multi-million-dollar large-loss forensic engineering practices, creating progressive and unique service offerings for the legal and insurance industries. Generates excitement for a compelling vision and strategy that inspires execution, leading optimized operations, strategic service offering development, business excellence and enduring customer relationships.

Areas of expertise: strategic planning, accelerated profitable growth, corporate culture, engaging leadership, progressive marketing, finance and corporate governance.

Experience

President & CEO

Newtron Forensic Engineering Inc. 2025 – Present
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of operations, business development, client relationships, and team growth to establish Newtron Forensic Engineering as a trusted industry leader
  • Ensure service excellence across core forensic offerings by delivering precise, neutral, and scientifically rigorous analyses that support confident client decision-making

President & CEO

Giffin Corp. 2001 – Present
  • Develops globally differentiated forensic engineering solutions for large, complex losses and oversees multi-disciplinary investigations, reporting, and client engagement
  • Provides business management consulting in strategy, HR, operations, finance, sales, and marketing while mentoring entrepreneurs and fostering leadership growth

President & CEO

Haag Canada May 2020 – Dec 2021
  • Partnered with Haag Global to launch Haag Canada, establishing three offices, 12 professionals across five engineering disciplines, and new service offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Positioned Haag Canada as an independent, unbiased large-loss forensic resource, creating unique offerings that resonated with the Canadian marketplace

Founder / CEO / President / Owner

30 Forensic Engineering (Formerly Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering) 2002 – 2018
  • Founded and scaled Canada's largest independent forensic engineering firm to ~100 staff and $15–18M in revenue, creating a Global Centre of Excellence for large-loss investigations
  • Built corporate infrastructure with HR, marketing, PR, and advanced technologies, while implementing peer-reviewed, unbiased reporting processes and innovative remote-enabled research facilities

President / CEO

Walters Forensic Engineering 1999 – 2001
  • Implemented a five-year financial transformation plan, eliminating unprofitable branches, restructuring operations, and redirecting resources into core services
  • Achieved a strong financial turnaround, exceeding growth and profitability goals within the first year

Toronto Branch Manager

Walters Forensic Engineering 1995 – 1999
  • Modernized operations and rebuilt the firm's reputation as an unbiased forensic resource, expanding expertise in large-loss investigations
  • Introduced improved operational standards that drove significant growth and supported long-term market expansion

Consulting Forensic Engineer

Walters Forensic Engineering 1988 – 1994
  • Conducted residential and small commercial building failure analysis, construction claims, fire investigation, and vehicle collision reconstruction