Les Elles dans le vent

Catherine Simard is Senior Director, Sustainable Investment at CDPQ. This group's mandate is to define and implement the organization's strategic orientations with regard to sustainable investment. She is also President of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD-Quebec) and a member of the Public Policy Committee of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance. Prior to joining CDPQ, Catherine was a lawyer with Norton Rose Fulbright's corporate, M&A and securities team, where she advised numerous public and private companies on corporate governance best practices. She holds a bachelor's degree in law from McGill University and a master's degree in international business law from the London School of Economics and Political Science, for which she was awarded first prize

Eugénie Harrouch joined Boralex in 2022. As Vice President - Talent Management, she is responsible for the service offering of the Talent and Culture team's corporate centers of expertise on a global basis, serving markets in Canada, the United States, France and the UK. Ms. Harrouch has over 20 years' experience in human resources management, culture and transformation. She is recognized for her leadership of change and her ability to promote a caring and inclusive approach to performance. Prior to joining Boralex, Ms. Harrouch held various management positions related to talent management activities in various sectors of the service industry. Her past experience has given her in-depth knowledge of organizational development and, more recently, of Inclusion and Diversity. She holds a degree in sociology from Université de Montréal and has been a member of the Ordre des CRHA du Québec since 2008.

Passionate about politics, Eva always enjoys in-depth debates on topical issues. Her intellectual rigor makes her a level-headed, serious strategist who offers calculated choices to clients. Her versatility and open-mindedness enable her to quickly grasp the key issues surrounding a given situation. Offering a varied professional profile, since 2015 she has accompanied businesses and organizations in social acceptability, issues and crisis management, and municipal, provincial and federal government relations. Eva is recognized for her organizational skills under pressure and her media positioning skills. She has recently specialized in public consultations and citizen participation. Drawing on her experience in various political offices, Eva is particularly interested in the environment, transportation and energy sectors. Sensitive to the realities of aboriginal communities, she has also worked for two ministers responsible for aboriginal affairs. Eva holds a master's degree in political science from McGill University and graduated with honors from Université Laval with a bachelor's degree in political science. Very involved, she volunteers for several organizations in the metropolis, notably as president of the Montreal Women's Y and president of Nouveaux Voisins, an organization that promotes biodiversity in cities. She is also a member of the Conseil du statut de la femme, a government body that studies and advises on gender equality issues.

Joanna Osawe is President and CEO of WiRE - Women in Renewable Energy. She studied languages at the University of Western Ontario, where she obtained an Honours degree. Joanna is Senior Director of Business Development at Burns & McDonnell. Building on her language skills, she has enjoyed a management career spanning more than 15 years, primarily with leading companies in the renewable energy and power sectors in Canada and the United States. By leading complex projects through many stages, she has seen first-hand the essential role of renewable energies and emerging technologies in the evolution of the energy mix in Canada, the U.S. and globally. Joanna has been appointed to the federal Sustainable Development Advisory Council, headed by Steven Guilbeault, Canada's Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. She looks forward to continuing her involvement and contributing to the Council's success. The Council is made up of members of Canadian society representing the various provinces and territories, aboriginal peoples, as well as environmental NGOs, business and labour organizations.

Joëlle Pelletier-Nolet maintains a passion for championing many causes, and her job as Research Coordinator at the Chair for Women in Science and Engineering in Quebec enables her to make things happen. As the Chair's communications and activities manager since 2016, she coordinates awareness-raising and promotional projects aimed at young people and their parents, students and professionals, and those at the helm of college and university institutions. Drawing on her experience, she participates in the creation of training tools and workshops on leadeurship, communication, inclusive environments, equity, diversity and inclusion, and inclusive education.

Julie Turgeon joined Innergex in 2023. As Vice President - Construction, she oversees Innergex's construction activities in Canada and the United States. Ms. Turgeon has more than 15 years' experience managing large-scale wind and solar projects in development, construction and operation in various markets, notably in Canada and the United States. She is recognized for her leadership in project execution and her ability to promote a collaborative approach. Prior to joining Innergex, Ms. Turgeon held various management positions related to development and exploration activities, management of construction schedules and budgets, and integration of assets into operations at Renewable Energy System Canada (RES) and TransAlta Corporation. Her past experience has given her in-depth knowledge of renewable energy project development, from conception to operation. She holds a bachelor's degree in geological engineering (2004) from Université Laval and has been a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec since 2004.

Manon Rouillier is the founder and driving force behind the communications agency that bears her name, established 15 years ago. Specializing in B2B services for Quebec's mining and manufacturing industries, her agency is renowned for its innovative marketing strategies, combining both traditional and digital approaches. With an ambitious vision, the Rouillier agency aims to consolidate its position as the undisputed leader in B2B marketing in Quebec, positioning itself as the preferred partner of demanding customers thanks to a performance-driven culture and an absolute commitment to their growth. Alongside her activities, Manon Rouillier plays an active role in promoting the inclusion of women in the mining industry, heading up the Women in Mining divisions in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Quebec City. Her renowned podcast, Podcast Minier, highlights the achievements and viewpoints of key industry players, testifying to her passion for the sector and her inspiring leadership

Marie-Daphné Laguerre has been a human resources practitioner for over 20 years. She also led an Anti-Racism Task Force with Public Services and Procurement Canada for a year. She studied occupational psychology at the Université du Québec en Outaouais and French literature at the University of Ottawa before starting her career in the public service in 1999. She started out in various clerical and administrative assistant positions before becoming a human resources consultant in 2001, gradually working her way up to management positions. She specializes in staffing, labor relations, strategic planning, performance management, official languages and, most recently, diversity & inclusion. Marie-Daphné Laguerre founded Les consultations AfroQueen Consulting, whose mission is to engage in an ongoing dialogue on diversity and inclusion, in order to create a more equitable society. Her motto is: Achieving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She has completed several mandates with various federal public service departments and agencies: Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Transport Canada. She also currently works as a mentor-volunteer with the Ottawa Community Immigration Services Organisation (OCISO) and the Immigration Service Center of Nova Scotia (ISCNS). She has been mentoring newcomers for the past four years, helping them integrate into the Canadian work culture, while supporting them with their career goals. A proud Canadian of Afro-Caribbean origin, she is the mother of two young women. She hopes her contribution will help build a more inclusive and welcoming Canadian society in which her daughters and all citizens will find their place, for generations to come

For the past 25 years, Mylany David has supported her clients with strategic and business advice in commercial and real estate law. She has widely recognized expertise in the development and financing of projects in the real estate, energy, infrastructure and agritech sectors. Clients turn to Mylany when faced with complex questions and issues related to land assembly, environmental permitting, representation before various administrative bodies, financing and purchase/sale. By identifying and assessing risks, and ensuring social acceptability, Mylany negotiates win-win agreements with stakeholders. From public-private partnerships to important aspects of procurement and construction, Mylany has extensive experience in the legal management of infrastructure projects. Not only does she negotiate agreements relating to the supply of equipment and electricity, as well as the granting of the real rights required for projects (on both private and public land), she also ensures that these projects comply with regulatory requirements and meet her clients' objectives. Mylany was named a leading infrastructure lawyer in the 2015 et 2016 and 2018-2024 editions of Lexpert Special Edition on Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers. She is also regularly recognized as a leader in commercial and energy law.

Sophie Brochu has 35 years' experience in the energy sector. She was President and CEO of Hydro-Québec from 2020 to April 2023. She is the first woman to hold this position on a permanent basis in the company's history. She previously headed Energir , from 2007 a 2019. Ms. Brochu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Université Laval, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of CGI, CAE and the French industrial company Saint-Gobain. Previously, she was a member of the boards of BCE and BMO for many years. Very active on the social front, she has been involved for many years with Centraide of Greater Montreal and is co-founder of La ruelle de l'avenir, an organization that fights against school drop-out in Montreal's Centre-Sud and Hochelaga neighbourhoods. She is also one of the leaders of L'effet A, an initiative to promote the presence of women at all levels of organizations. Ms. Brochu has been awarded honorary doctorates by Université de Montréal (HEC Montréal), Bishop's University, Université du Québec à Trois Rivières and Université Laval. She is a member of the Order of Canada and an officer of the Ordre national du Québec. Sophie currently divides her time between Canada and France. Her opinions and views are sought by numerous organizations from all walks of life.

Stéphanie Trudeau has been Executive Vice President Quebec at Énergir since January 2020. She leads gas distribution activities in Quebec and plays a leading role in strategic thinking to establish how Energir can take part in the development of a more sustainable economy for its customers and Quebec society. Appointed Vice President in October 2012, she was then entrusted with sustainable development and public and government affairs, and quickly added marketing and customer services. She was then promoted to Senior Vice President, Regulatory, Customers and Community in December 2016. In June 2018, a reorganization gave her new responsibilities as Senior Vice President, Customer and Operations. A seasoned communicator and strategist, Stéphanie was previously Vice-President, Public Affairs - Quebec at Labatt Breweries and Director of Public Affairs at the SAQ. She is Chair of the Board of Directors of Energir, chaleur et climatisation urbaines (ECCU), and a member and past Chair of the Board of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ). She is a board member of Fillactive, a member of the JCCM Advisory Board, an ambassador for Carbone Scol'ERE and a founding ambassador for La Ruche Montréal, a participatory financing organization. In 2016, Stéphanie was awarded the Médaille de l'Assemblée nationale du Québec. In 2020, she received the Femmes d'affaires du Québec award in the "Cadre, dirigeante - entreprise privée" category from the RFAQ and the "Personnalité EnviroLys" award from CETEQ. In 2021, Stéphanie won the Clean50 Sustainable Development Award, recognizing her as one of 50 leaders who have played a key role in advancing sustainability in Canada over the past two years.