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Board of Directors
- Mario Monette
- Marc Tremblay
- Diane Wilhelmy
- Arnold Beaudin (observer)
- Clément Demers (observer)
- Paul Saint-Jacques (observer)
- Guy Versailles (observer)
- Sylvain Villiard (observer)
TopPierre Marc Johnson
Chairman of the Board
Lawyer, physician and former Premier of Quebec, Pierre Marc Johnson has been legal counsel at Heenan Blaikie since 1996 and is active on a number corporate boards. An able negotiator and mediator, he is active in trade negotiations in the financial sector, new information technology, health sciences, entertainment, real estate and international partnerships. He has broad-based experience in international negotiations related to environmental and development issues at the UN. He is a regular participant in international cooperative initiatives such as the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. He is a sought-after panelist and presenter at international conventions, professional association meetings and NGO conferences.
Chairman of the Board
Lawyer, physician and former Premier of Quebec, Pierre Marc Johnson has been legal counsel at Heenan Blaikie since 1996 and is active on a number corporate boards. An able negotiator and mediator, he is active in trade negotiations in the financial sector, new information technology, health sciences, entertainment, real estate and international partnerships. He has broad-based experience in international negotiations related to environmental and development issues at the UN. He is a regular participant in international cooperative initiatives such as the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. He is a sought-after panelist and presenter at international conventions, professional association meetings and NGO conferences.
TopChristian Paire
Graduate from l’École nationale de santé publique of Rennes and Master of Law from l’Université de Dijon, Christian Paire started his carreer at the Caisse des dépôts of France. Starting 1974, he works at the Assistance publique des hôpitaux de Paris (APHP) (40 hospitals), where he is Medical Personnel Director (14,000 doctors) from 1985 to 1987. He, then, becomes Chief Executive Officer of Val de Marne’s university hospital, CHU de Bicètre (1,200 beds on three sites). In 1993, and for 18 months, he is Technical Advisor for public and private hospital network to ministers of the French government. Afterword, he becomes Human Resources Director of APHP (70,000 employees). Before his nomination as Chief Executive Officer of CHUM, Christian Paire was Chief Executive Officer of had a similar function at Rouen’s university hospital, CHU des hôpitaux de Rouen (2,500 beds on five sites – 8,000 employees -800 doctors).
Graduate from l’École nationale de santé publique of Rennes and Master of Law from l’Université de Dijon, Christian Paire started his carreer at the Caisse des dépôts of France. Starting 1974, he works at the Assistance publique des hôpitaux de Paris (APHP) (40 hospitals), where he is Medical Personnel Director (14,000 doctors) from 1985 to 1987. He, then, becomes Chief Executive Officer of Val de Marne’s university hospital, CHU de Bicètre (1,200 beds on three sites). In 1993, and for 18 months, he is Technical Advisor for public and private hospital network to ministers of the French government. Afterword, he becomes Human Resources Director of APHP (70,000 employees). Before his nomination as Chief Executive Officer of CHUM, Christian Paire was Chief Executive Officer of had a similar function at Rouen’s university hospital, CHU des hôpitaux de Rouen (2,500 beds on five sites – 8,000 employees -800 doctors).
TopMichel Leblanc
Since January 2009, Michel Leblanc is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. He has previously served as Associate Partner of SECOR as a recognized expert in economic and sectoral studies. From 2006 to 2008 he occupied senior level positions at Genome Quebec. Before, he was Vice-president Life Sciences of Montreal International. He has also worked at the Institute for Research on Public Policy and the Department of Finance Canada. He sits on many boards of directors. Michel Leblanc holds a Bachelor of science in economics and a Master of science in economics from Université de Montréal.
Since January 2009, Michel Leblanc is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. He has previously served as Associate Partner of SECOR as a recognized expert in economic and sectoral studies. From 2006 to 2008 he occupied senior level positions at Genome Quebec. Before, he was Vice-president Life Sciences of Montreal International. He has also worked at the Institute for Research on Public Policy and the Department of Finance Canada. He sits on many boards of directors. Michel Leblanc holds a Bachelor of science in economics and a Master of science in economics from Université de Montréal.
TopGuy Breton
Rector of the Université de Montréal, Guy Breton, Professor at the Faculty of Medecine,
a radiologist by training has been involved at different levels of the University since 1979. He was head of department and Executive Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. He played major role in the planning of the new Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) as Vice-President of the SICHUM, the organization responsible for the implementation of the new university hospital, as well as its Planning Director. In 2009, the Quebec Association of Radiologist where he was Secretary and President for 17 years, gave him the Albert-Jutras Prize to underline his remarkable career in the hospital and university sectors.
Rector of the Université de Montréal, Guy Breton, Professor at the Faculty of Medecine,
a radiologist by training has been involved at different levels of the University since 1979. He was head of department and Executive Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. He played major role in the planning of the new Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) as Vice-President of the SICHUM, the organization responsible for the implementation of the new university hospital, as well as its Planning Director. In 2009, the Quebec Association of Radiologist where he was Secretary and President for 17 years, gave him the Albert-Jutras Prize to underline his remarkable career in the hospital and university sectors.
TopAndré Beaulieu
André Beaulieu is Vice President Purchasing and Value Creation at Bell Canada. Previously he was Vice President Strategy for the same organiztion. A graduate of McGill University Law, he developed solid expertise in public policy and international negotiation first at the UN and later in the Privy Council Office. He has been a strategy consultant in Toronto, Paris and Boston with A.T. Kearney and Bain & Company. At that time, he specialized in innovation, information technology and investment funds. He is on the board of the Banff Forum and of Equitas.
André Beaulieu is Vice President Purchasing and Value Creation at Bell Canada. Previously he was Vice President Strategy for the same organiztion. A graduate of McGill University Law, he developed solid expertise in public policy and international negotiation first at the UN and later in the Privy Council Office. He has been a strategy consultant in Toronto, Paris and Boston with A.T. Kearney and Bain & Company. At that time, he specialized in innovation, information technology and investment funds. He is on the board of the Banff Forum and of Equitas.
TopFabrice P. Brunet
Dr. Brunet was born in Paris where he studied at the faculté de Cochin Port Royal Université de Paris V. After receiving his medical degree, he did a specialty in Cardiology, medical resuscitation and emergency medicine before accepting a professorship of medicine. In the course of his career, he has occupied a number of positions in medicine in both Europe and North America, with a specific focus on research and teaching. Very quickly, he developed complementary expertise in health administration. His experience in this regard was augmented at the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris where he subsequently became a professor of hospital administration teaching future hospital managers. Subsequent to that, he studied at Harvard and at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Brunet was born in Paris where he studied at the faculté de Cochin Port Royal Université de Paris V. After receiving his medical degree, he did a specialty in Cardiology, medical resuscitation and emergency medicine before accepting a professorship of medicine. In the course of his career, he has occupied a number of positions in medicine in both Europe and North America, with a specific focus on research and teaching. Very quickly, he developed complementary expertise in health administration. His experience in this regard was augmented at the École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris where he subsequently became a professor of hospital administration teaching future hospital managers. Subsequent to that, he studied at Harvard and at the University of Toronto.
TopClaude Corbo
Claude Corbo was named Rector of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in January 2008, a position he had held previously from 1986 to 1996 and from which he moved subsequently to the position of full professor in the Political Science department. He is the author of several articles and books, as well as being the impetus behind the “Annual UQAM Colloquium on the political leaders of contemporary Quebec.” Throughout his career, Claude Corbo has assumed a significant number of projects for Quebec ministries and governmental organizations, as well as for the City of Montreal. In 1996, he took a leadership position in public security when he revised the Police Ethics System and held a study on professional development for police personnel in 1997. He also presided from 2001 to 2005 on the Conseil de surveillance des activités de la Sûreté du Québec. From 1989 to 1992, he was President of the international consulting committee of the Montreal Biodome. Further involvement includes a number of other Montreal and Quebec organizations.
Claude Corbo was named Rector of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in January 2008, a position he had held previously from 1986 to 1996 and from which he moved subsequently to the position of full professor in the Political Science department. He is the author of several articles and books, as well as being the impetus behind the “Annual UQAM Colloquium on the political leaders of contemporary Quebec.” Throughout his career, Claude Corbo has assumed a significant number of projects for Quebec ministries and governmental organizations, as well as for the City of Montreal. In 1996, he took a leadership position in public security when he revised the Police Ethics System and held a study on professional development for police personnel in 1997. He also presided from 2001 to 2005 on the Conseil de surveillance des activités de la Sûreté du Québec. From 1989 to 1992, he was President of the international consulting committee of the Montreal Biodome. Further involvement includes a number of other Montreal and Quebec organizations.
TopGuy Gélineau
Guy Gélineau is Director General of the Société du Quartier de la santé de Montréal. Previously he occupied a number of management positions in the Quebec university community and in health and social services. As Deputy Minister, he actively contributed to the creation of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology. He has been a director of the Bureau Amérique du Nord de l’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie and Vice President and Director General of the Association des universités de la francophonie canadienne. He is a pre-med baccalaureate of the University of Ottawa and has an M.A in Psychology from that same institution. Mr. Gélineau has highly developed strategic planning abilities.
Guy Gélineau is Director General of the Société du Quartier de la santé de Montréal. Previously he occupied a number of management positions in the Quebec university community and in health and social services. As Deputy Minister, he actively contributed to the creation of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology. He has been a director of the Bureau Amérique du Nord de l’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie and Vice President and Director General of the Association des universités de la francophonie canadienne. He is a pre-med baccalaureate of the University of Ottawa and has an M.A in Psychology from that same institution. Mr. Gélineau has highly developed strategic planning abilities.
TopJacques Laurent
A lawyer specializing in business law and corporate governance, Jacques Laurent is a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais. A graduate of the Université de Montréal, he has chaired a number of boards of directors including the boards of Hydro-Quebec and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in addition to holding the position of vice President of the board of Gaz Métro. Jacques Laurent has been recognized by the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors, is a member of the boards of Domtar, St. Lawrence Cement and Glentel. A member of the special panel groups constituted as part of Chapter 19 of the Canada-US North-American Free Trade Agreement of 1992-1994, he has sat on the panel dealing with Canadian inter-provincial trade since 1995,
A lawyer specializing in business law and corporate governance, Jacques Laurent is a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais. A graduate of the Université de Montréal, he has chaired a number of boards of directors including the boards of Hydro-Quebec and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in addition to holding the position of vice President of the board of Gaz Métro. Jacques Laurent has been recognized by the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors, is a member of the boards of Domtar, St. Lawrence Cement and Glentel. A member of the special panel groups constituted as part of Chapter 19 of the Canada-US North-American Free Trade Agreement of 1992-1994, he has sat on the panel dealing with Canadian inter-provincial trade since 1995,
TopMario Monette
Mario Monette is President and CEO of Technoparc Montréal. Mr. Monette began his career as a private sector consultant. In the early nineties he joined the Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export where he occupied positions as Program Manager, Director of the Intervention and Special Projects Group as well as the Director of Economic Projects with responsibility for major mergers and acquisitions. Mario Monette participated actively in coordinating the government revitalization of the forestry industry, aimed at consolidating the activities of the primary and secondary manufactuers in this key sector of the Quebec economy. Concurrent with his public sector career, he teaches management of innovation at the École polytechnique de Montréal and the École de technologie supérieure. He holds a B.A. in Social Economics and an M.A. in Organizational Development from the Université du Québec à Montréal. Mr. Monette sits on a number of different boards of directors including the Association des parcs de recherche et technopôles du Québec, the International Association of Science Parks and the Association of Universities and Related Parks.
Mario Monette is President and CEO of Technoparc Montréal. Mr. Monette began his career as a private sector consultant. In the early nineties he joined the Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export where he occupied positions as Program Manager, Director of the Intervention and Special Projects Group as well as the Director of Economic Projects with responsibility for major mergers and acquisitions. Mario Monette participated actively in coordinating the government revitalization of the forestry industry, aimed at consolidating the activities of the primary and secondary manufactuers in this key sector of the Quebec economy. Concurrent with his public sector career, he teaches management of innovation at the École polytechnique de Montréal and the École de technologie supérieure. He holds a B.A. in Social Economics and an M.A. in Organizational Development from the Université du Québec à Montréal. Mr. Monette sits on a number of different boards of directors including the Association des parcs de recherche et technopôles du Québec, the International Association of Science Parks and the Association of Universities and Related Parks.
TopMarc Tremblay
Marc Tremblay, President and CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, is a graduate of Concordia University, where he holds a MBA. The President of Six Flags - La Ronde from 2006 to 2009, he is also the former city of Montréal Assistant Director General for economic development, urban planning, housing, real estate and heritage. A seasoned manager widely reputed for his leadership, his abilities as a team player and his customer service mindset, Marc Tremblay worked at Intrawest as Tremblant's Assistant Director General and Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, as Vice-President of Recreational Tourism for the Société générale de financement du Québec, and as Vice-President and CEO of Mountain Creek Resort in New Jersey.
Marc Tremblay, President and CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, is a graduate of Concordia University, where he holds a MBA. The President of Six Flags - La Ronde from 2006 to 2009, he is also the former city of Montréal Assistant Director General for economic development, urban planning, housing, real estate and heritage. A seasoned manager widely reputed for his leadership, his abilities as a team player and his customer service mindset, Marc Tremblay worked at Intrawest as Tremblant's Assistant Director General and Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, as Vice-President of Recreational Tourism for the Société générale de financement du Québec, and as Vice-President and CEO of Mountain Creek Resort in New Jersey.
TopDiane Wilhelmy
Diane Wilhelmy is a Political Science specialist who was part of the Quebec Senior Public Service until 2004. She is now a public administration adviser and corporate director. During her career, she held several deputy minister positions, including deputy minister of the ministère des Relations Internationales from 2002 until 2004. From 1998 until 2002, she was Delegate General of Quebec in New York. In 1996, she was Director General of the Summit Conference on the Economy and Employment. In the early 1990s, in particular, she created and directed the Observatoire de l’administration publique.
Diane Wilhelmy is a Political Science specialist who was part of the Quebec Senior Public Service until 2004. She is now a public administration adviser and corporate director. During her career, she held several deputy minister positions, including deputy minister of the ministère des Relations Internationales from 2002 until 2004. From 1998 until 2002, she was Delegate General of Quebec in New York. In 1996, she was Director General of the Summit Conference on the Economy and Employment. In the early 1990s, in particular, she created and directed the Observatoire de l’administration publique.
TopArnold Beaudin (observer)
Graduated from the Université de Montréal in Economics, Arnold Beaudin is Director of the Economic and Urban Development Branch in the city of Montréal. In that capacity he has overseen the development of the 2005-2010 municipal economic development strategy and the comprehensive Imagining – Building Montréal 2025 plan, intended to make Montréal a constantly more dynamic and inspiring metropolis. He also co-ordinated the implementation of a project-based management approach, so as to accelerate the development and completion of the some one hundred projects in the Montréal 2025 plan, representing tens of billions of dollars in investment. Mr. Beaudin previously served as Vice-President and Senior Economist with Montréal International.
Graduated from the Université de Montréal in Economics, Arnold Beaudin is Director of the Economic and Urban Development Branch in the city of Montréal. In that capacity he has overseen the development of the 2005-2010 municipal economic development strategy and the comprehensive Imagining – Building Montréal 2025 plan, intended to make Montréal a constantly more dynamic and inspiring metropolis. He also co-ordinated the implementation of a project-based management approach, so as to accelerate the development and completion of the some one hundred projects in the Montréal 2025 plan, representing tens of billions of dollars in investment. Mr. Beaudin previously served as Vice-President and Senior Economist with Montréal International.
TopClément Demers (observer)
Clément Demers is an architect (OAQ, RAIC), urban planner (OUQ, CIP) and project manager (PMP). He holds a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). During his career, he worked for the City of Montreal and for several major real estate companies. Today, Mr. Demers is Director General of the Société QIM (Quartier international de Montréal), a project which has won 28 national and international prizes of distinction, including Project of the Year Award 2005 from the Project Management
Institute (PMI). Governor of the PMI Montreal section and Full Professor at the Université de Montréal in the
Development Faculty, Mr. Demers has personally won numerous awards in urban planning, design, heritage protection and project management.
Clément Demers is an architect (OAQ, RAIC), urban planner (OUQ, CIP) and project manager (PMP). He holds a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). During his career, he worked for the City of Montreal and for several major real estate companies. Today, Mr. Demers is Director General of the Société QIM (Quartier international de Montréal), a project which has won 28 national and international prizes of distinction, including Project of the Year Award 2005 from the Project Management
Institute (PMI). Governor of the PMI Montreal section and Full Professor at the Université de Montréal in the
Development Faculty, Mr. Demers has personally won numerous awards in urban planning, design, heritage protection and project management.
TopPaul Saint-Jacques (observer)
Paul Saint-Jacques holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, a Master’s degree in Urban Planning and Ph.D. studies in Planning from the Université de Montréal. The major part of his career has been with the public service of Quebec and the Groupe Cartier. In 2000, he became President and CEO of the Société du Palais des congrès de Montréal. Member of the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec as of January 2009, Paul Saint-Jacques is Vice-president Development, Tecsult-AECOM. He has also been involved in several committees and commissions on urban planning and the environment.
Paul Saint-Jacques holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, a Master’s degree in Urban Planning and Ph.D. studies in Planning from the Université de Montréal. The major part of his career has been with the public service of Quebec and the Groupe Cartier. In 2000, he became President and CEO of the Société du Palais des congrès de Montréal. Member of the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec as of January 2009, Paul Saint-Jacques is Vice-president Development, Tecsult-AECOM. He has also been involved in several committees and commissions on urban planning and the environment.
TopGuy Versailles (observer)
Guy Versailles is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategy, planning and communications management. His broad-based background as a political advisor and senior communications executive in a number of leading organizations provide him with the foundation to build effective solutions to the most complex and sensitive communications problems. Guy has occupied a number of strategic positions. He has worked in many positions for the Government of Quebec, as a manager for Hydro-Quebec and the Solidarity Fund QFL, and acted as a consultant by a number of large private and public enterprises. He has planned and coordinated large-scale events and programs, managed a significant number of crises, acted as a spokesperson for large organizations, led large teams of employees and has established and managed comprehensive budgets. He has written hundreds of press releases, speeches, articles, documents and reports. He has been actively involved in strategic planning and has hands-on experience in implementing change management initiatives.
Guy Versailles is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategy, planning and communications management. His broad-based background as a political advisor and senior communications executive in a number of leading organizations provide him with the foundation to build effective solutions to the most complex and sensitive communications problems. Guy has occupied a number of strategic positions. He has worked in many positions for the Government of Quebec, as a manager for Hydro-Quebec and the Solidarity Fund QFL, and acted as a consultant by a number of large private and public enterprises. He has planned and coordinated large-scale events and programs, managed a significant number of crises, acted as a spokesperson for large organizations, led large teams of employees and has established and managed comprehensive budgets. He has written hundreds of press releases, speeches, articles, documents and reports. He has been actively involved in strategic planning and has hands-on experience in implementing change management initiatives.
TopSylvain Villiard (observer)
Deputy Director General of the University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) since 2003, Sylvain Villiard has an M.B.A. from HEC Montréal. He has broad knowledge of public sector management systems and diverse experience in law and strategic planning, acquired in private practice as well as at VIA Rail Canada, the Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux de Laval, the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Corporation d’hébergement du Québec. Sylvain Villiard is Secretary and legal counsel for both subsidiaries of the Corporation d’hébergement du Québec: the Société d’implantation du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (SICHUM) and the McGill University Hospital Centre Development Corporation (MUHCDC). He is also Executive Vice President of the SICHUM.
Deputy Director General of the University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) since 2003, Sylvain Villiard has an M.B.A. from HEC Montréal. He has broad knowledge of public sector management systems and diverse experience in law and strategic planning, acquired in private practice as well as at VIA Rail Canada, the Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux de Laval, the Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Corporation d’hébergement du Québec. Sylvain Villiard is Secretary and legal counsel for both subsidiaries of the Corporation d’hébergement du Québec: the Société d’implantation du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (SICHUM) and the McGill University Hospital Centre Development Corporation (MUHCDC). He is also Executive Vice President of the SICHUM.