Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Virginie Cousineau
Senior Director, Public Affairs, CDPQ Infra
Virginie has worked in the field of public infrastructure for 25 years, particularly on mass transit projects. Since 2015, she has been responsible at CDPQ Infra for all interfaces with stakeholders for structuring mobility projects, including the Réseau express métropolitain (REM).
VICE-PRESIDENT
Dan Nielsen
PRESIDENT AND PARTNER, ATTITUDE MARKETING
As a marketing and digital media strategist, start-up mentor and marketing columnist, Dan has been involved in brand development and customer acquisition for 30 years. In his 20 years at the helm of Attitude Marketing, he has helped brands large and small grow.
TREASURER
Jake Haskell
MANAGER – STRATEGY & TRANSACTIONS, EY-PARTHENON
Jake is a designated CPA professional and is currently a strategy consultant with EY-Parthenon. He has a leadership role within EY-Ripples Canada, which provides non-profit organizations and charities with pro-bono support, where he has led several environment and sustainability programs.
CORPORATE DIRECTORS
Philippe Gignac
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UNI-RECYCLE INC.
Philippe Gignac is president and founder of Uni-Recycle, a Quebec-based company specialising in electronic waste management. With an innovative approach, he has made Uni-Recycle a key player in the reuse and repair of electronic equipment, helping to reduce environmental impact. Passionate about sustainable development and the circular economy, Philippe imagines and implements responsible solutions while maximising the impact of refurbished equipment.
Pascal Leduc
PRESIDENT, LEDUC STRATEGY AND CONSULTING
Pascal Leduc has over 25 years’ experience in the business world, most notably as head of commercial divisions in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods sectors. In 2020, he launched his own consulting firm to provide strategic and operational support to these industries. Having lived in Montreal and Toronto, his knowledge of the Canadian market and his network have enabled him to develop expertise that is recognised through invitations to sit on industry boards, including a position as Vice-Chairman of CHP (now FHCP, Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada). Pascal frequently publishes in Quebec’s print and digital media, and his opinion is also sought on topical economic issues.
Renault Lortie
VICE PRESIDENT CUSTOMERS AND GAS SUPPLY, ÉNERGIR
Renault has been Vice President, Customers and Gas Supply since January 2020. He is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, marketing plans, internal investments and measures aimed at maintaining and developing clientele through Énergir’s flagship decarbonization products—namely, energy efficiency, dual energy and renewable natural gas (RNG). He oversees the Energy Solutions, Clients Experience, Renewable Gas Supply, Customer Services and Legal Affairs teams, and he ensures the purchase and transportation of natural gas to Québec.
Renault is an expert in the energy and natural resources sectors. He holds an MBA from HEC Montréal and is a member of the Barreau du Québec.
Anne Marcotte
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, AÉROPORT DE MONTRÉAL
Director of Public Relations at ADM Aéroports de Montréal, Anne has been with the organization for over 20 years. Prior to joining ADM, she held strategic positions in the public sector, particularly in the Ministries of Health and Social Services and Education. Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and has completed the internationally recognised Airport International Professional programme.
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Mélodie Charest
CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECT OFFICER, CONSEIL RÉGIONAL DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT DU CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC (CREQC)
After working as a French-language journalist in Alberta, Mélodie chose to put her two feet up in the environment. After a spell as an analyst with the Fonds d’action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), she became a project manager with the Conseil régional de l’environnement (CRE) de la Montérégie before continuing her career with the CRE du Centre-du-Québec. She volunteers at a centre for retired horses and spends her free time running and hiking.
Isabelle Morin
GENERAL MANAGER, UQO FOUNDATION
Isabelle Morin is a versatile leader with a strong social commitment who holds the position of Director General of the Fondation de l’Université du Québec en Outaouais. Trained in education and human resources management, she taught French before becoming one of the youngest women to be elected as the Member of Parliament for NDG-Lachine, at the age of 26. She then turned to philanthropy to continue her impact in the community. Her career has been marked by social and environmental justice and civic involvement.
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