Sara Fumagalli
About Sara Fumagalli
Sara Fumagalli serves as the Director of Marine Bulk Materials Handling Terminal Development at Hatch, bringing over three decades of experience in marine and offshore project management. Her career includes significant roles at Ausenco and COWI North America, where she led major projects in ports and terminals across various countries.
Work at Hatch
Sara Fumagalli has been serving as the Director of Marine Bulk Materials Handling Terminal Development at Hatch since 2018. In this role, she focuses on the development of marine bulk materials handling terminals, leveraging her extensive experience in the field. Her work involves overseeing projects that enhance terminal efficiency and capacity, ensuring they meet industry standards and client requirements. Based in the Vancouver, Canada Area, she contributes to Hatch's reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sara Fumagalli studied at The University of British Columbia from 1984 to 1989, where she gained foundational knowledge and skills relevant to her career in engineering and project management. Her educational background supports her expertise in marine bulk materials handling and terminal development, which she has applied throughout her professional journey.
Background
Sara Fumagalli has over three decades of experience in the engineering and project management sectors, particularly in marine and offshore environments. She began her career at Ausenco Sandwell, where she worked for 22 years as the General Manager of the Ports Marine and Offshore Division. Afterward, she held positions at Ausenco and COWI North America, further developing her skills in project leadership and terminal design before joining Hatch.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sara Fumagalli has led significant projects in the marine and bulk materials handling sectors. She served as Design Manager and Resident Engineer for the Antamina EPC Copper Export terminal in Peru, overseeing critical infrastructure development. Additionally, she played a key role in the Quebrada Blanca Copper project in Chile, which included the design of a large desalination plant. Her involvement in the Greenfield development of the Bontang coal terminal in Indonesia and the Centerm Phase 2 Redevelopment project in Canada further highlights her project management capabilities.