June 21 (Reuters) - Stantec Inc STN.TO :
* Stantec announces the appointment of new president and CEO, Gord Johnston
* Stantec Inc - firm's current CEO, Bob Gomes, to retire at end of 2017
* Stantec Inc says president and chief executive officer, Bob Gomes will retire at year's end, effective December 31, 2017
* Stantec Inc says to ensure a smooth transition, Gomes will work with new CEO until retiring on December 31
* Stantec Inc says Bob Gomes will remain as a director on Stantec's board Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCNl4Z10a Further company coverage: STN.TO