Asset Management Visionaries: Getting value out of your infrastructure
June 09, 2025
Laith Alfaqih joins the Asset Management Visionaries podcast to talk about the range of practices and strategies under the asset management umbrella
Asset Management Visionaries™ is a video podcast from the Association of Asset Management Professionals. It’s created for leaders who are shaping the future of asset management.
Asset management leader Laith Alfaqih joins host Maura Abad for this episode to discuss key topics that matter to leaders in the field. He covers the importance of the human factor, the need to identify and mitigate risks, strategies to boost asset value, and the crucial role of communication.
He explains how asset management is central to a utility’s sustainability efforts. He touches on areas like data management, research, AI, organizational change, and human psychology. These elements help increase reliability and resiliency, reduce risk, and minimize the total cost of ownership.
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A senior principal within our Advisory Services team, Laith provides support to various efforts within Stantec such as water, buildings, transportation, aviation, energy, and First Nations.
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