Intelligent City Announces Leadership Transition to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Vancouver, BC – February 13th, 2025 – Intelligent City, an innovative leader in the productization of mass timber urban housing, today announced a key leadership transition to guide the company into its next stage of innovation and expansion. Co-Founder Oliver Lang will be stepping down from his role as CEO, with Oliver David (OD) Krieg, formerly the company’s Chief Technology Officer, taking over as President. Oliver Lang continues to fully support the company as Chief Product Officer, and Co-Founder Cindy Wilson now acts as Chief Partnership Officer. This transition marks a strategic evolution in Intelligent City’s leadership, ensuring continued expertise, vision, and operational excellence.
Since its founding, Intelligent City has become a forward-thinking industry partner enabling prefabricated mass timber construction and housing supply for builders, developers, and architects. Under Oliver Lang’s leadership, Intelligent City has grown from a bold idea into a high-impact venture, securing major industry recognition, strategic partnerships, and investment that propelled its mission of carbon neutral and high-quality housing forward.
“Over the past decade, we have built something truly remarkable together. This company began with a vision rooted in passion, ambition, and the belief that we could create something transformative. Together, we’ve brought that vision to life”, said Lang.
With OD Krieg at the helm, Intelligent City is poised to accelerate its technological advancements and market expansion. A globally recognized leader in computational design, advanced manufacturing, and timber construction, Krieg has been instrumental in the company’s growth, driving the development of its state-of-the-art robotic manufacturing systems. His leadership will focus on successfully delivering upcoming projects, scaling Intelligent City’s operations, and forging new collaborations to meet the surging demand for housing.
“I am honored to step into this role and continue building on the strong foundation that Oliver Lang, Cindy Wilson, and our team have created. Intelligent City has always been about delivering sustainable housing at scale, and I look forward to working alongside our talented team and partners to bring our vision to more communities.”, said Krieg.
In addition to the leadership shift, Intelligent City is expanding its executive team by bringing in long-term and new talent to enhance its capabilities in engineering, operations, and project delivery. OD Krieg, Oliver Lang, Cindy Wilson, and Mike Scott (CFO) will be joined by Diana Banakh (VP Projects), Leanne Duhamel (VP People), Nicholas Hamel (VP Automation), and Gavin McQuade (SVP Operations). This strengthened leadership structure reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.
As Intelligent City embarks on this new chapter, it remains dedicated to its core mission: transforming the built environment through smarter, faster, and greener solutions. With a strong leadership team and a shared vision for the future, the company is well-positioned to shape the next era of urban living.
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