Sophie Brochu

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She began her career in 1987 at SOQUIP, a Quebec Crown Corporation. In 1997, she joined Énergir as Vice President, Business Development. In 2007, after holding various positions in the company, she became President and Chief Executive Officer, a position she held until December 2019. Involved with Centraide of Greater Montreal, Ms. Brochu is the Chair of Fondation Forces Avenir which promotes students’ involvement in their communities. She is cofounder of “ruelle de l’avenir”, a project aimed at encouraging students in the Centre-Sud and Hochelaga neighbourhoods of Montréal to remain in school.

Sophie Brochu is a manager and corporate director. She served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec from 2020 to April 2023. She was the first woman in the government-owned corporation’s history to hold that office on a permanent basis. Ms. Brochu has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. She began her career in 1987 as a financial analyst with Société québécoise d’initiatives pétrolières (SOQUIP), a Québec government corporation responsible for developing the natural gas network in the province. She joined Énergir in 1997 and, in 2007, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, a position she held until 2019. Very active in the community, she has been involved with Centraide of Greater Montreal for many years and co-founded ruelle de l’avenir, a non-profit organization that encourages students in the Centre-Sud and Hochelaga neighborhoods of Montréal to stay in school. Ms. Brochu was awarded honorary doctorates by Université de Montréal (HEC Montréal), Bishop’s University and Université Laval. She is a member of the Order of Canada and an officer of the Ordre national du Québec.

 

Personal Details

Title: Ms
Surname: Brochu
DoB: 01/01/1964
Age: 62 years
M/F: Female
Nationality: Canada
Country of Birth: Canada
Language: English
Qualification: Degree in economics
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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
CGI GroupBoardMember01/01/2023
CGI GroupNominations & GovernanceMember01/01/2023
CGI GroupOtherMember01/01/2023

 

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