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Sophie Brochu took office as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec on April 2, 2020. She is the first woman in the company’s history to hold that office on a permanent basis.
Ms. Brochu has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. She helped develop Québec’s natural gas network and supports the growth of renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind and solar, in both Canada and the U.S. She is a member of the Order of Canada.
Very active in the community, she is involved with Centraide of Greater Montreal and co-founded ruelle de l’avenir. She also chairs the board of Fondation Forces AVENIR and is a leader of L’effet A, an initiative whose aim is to promote the participation of women at all organizational levels.