Increasing renewable energy production to sustain future generations has been a passion for Michel Letellier for nearly three decades. Since 1997, he has been a driving force at Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., first as Vice President – Finance, then as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer before being appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2007. His leadership of the Corporation’s business activities has led to sound financial management and long-term sustainability, growing Innergex into a global energy producer respected by industry peers. Under Mr. Letellier’s strategic direction, the Corporation has become a leader in the renewable energy industry, with activities on three continents.

Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. Letellier was responsible for developing and operating several hydroelectric projects for Boralex Inc.

Mr. Letellier holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from Université du Québec à Montréal (1986) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Université de Sherbrooke (1988) and is a member of the Board of Directors of KP Tissue Inc.

Yves Baribeault joined Innergex in 2009. As Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since 2021, Mr. Baribeault works closely with the Board of Directors and the management team to develop and implement corporate governance procedures. He is also responsible for managing legal affairs related to the Corporation’s operations and development, including the acquisition of new projects and matters related to securities and corporate law.

Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. Baribeault worked at Air Liquide Canada Inc. for over 12 years, where he held positions with increasing responsibilities and ultimately as Assistant Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel. Before that, he was Chief of Labour Relations at G.U.S. Canada and worked in private practice for various Montreal legal firms. Mr. Baribeault has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (1986) and Bachelor of Law (1990) from the Université de Sherbrooke as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (International Finance and Administration) from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal (1998). He is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec since 1986 and of the Barreau du Québec since 1991.

Alexandra Boislard-Pépin joined Innergex in June 2020. As Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms. Boislard-Pépin collaborates in the implementation of the Corporation’s strategy that puts People at the centre of its actions. Her expertise in talent development and her innovative approach to human resources management support Innergex in its efforts to create a positive work environment where everyone can grow and thrive.

Prior to joining Innergex, Ms. Boislard-Pépin worked for three years at Aimia Inc. where she notably held the position of Vice President, Talent and Culture. Previously, she worked at Yellow Pages after having spent 14 years progressing at Pratt & Whitney Canada. Ms. Boislard-Pépin began her career at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. She holds a bachelor’s degree with the Highest Honors in economics from the University of Ottawa (1998) and obtained a MBA from HEC Montréal in 2002. She has been a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) since 2009.

Jean-François Neault joined Innergex in 2018. Mr. Neault was Vice President – Finances until his appointment as Chief Financial Officer on November 14, 2018.

Prior to joining Innergex, Jean-François was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Colabor. He began his career at Cascades where he rose through the ranks to become Vice President, Finance and Administration, a position he held for more than 8 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (1995) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Université de Sherbrooke (2003). He earned the title of Certified Management Accountant in 1997 and is a member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Québec.

Pascale Tremblay joined Innergex in 2021. As Chief Asset Officer, she is in charge of overseeing the operations of our renewable energy facilities. She deploys her extensive experience in engineering both in the aerospace and hydropower sectors, as well as her leadership, managerial and analysis skills to support our strategy to maximize value from our quality assets and optimize operations.

Prior to joining Innergex, Ms. Tremblay held a range of operational roles at Pratt & Whitney Canada, including most recently Vice President of Customer Service Operations. She previously has experience working on hydroelectric facilities, including various James Bay sites, in her Project Manager role at Tecsult, Inc. an engineering consulting firm. She holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management (1998) and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (1990) both from Université de Sherbrooke. She earned certificates from Darden, University of Virginia, Virginia and Thayer Development Group West Point, New York, USA, INSEAD Business School, Fontainebleau, France and Helios Program, HEC Montréal, Canada for continuous leadership development education, and is a member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec since 1990.

Jean Trudel joined Innergex in 2002. As Chief Investment and Development officer since 2015, Mr. Trudel is responsible for the execution of the Corporation’s investment and development strategy in Canada and abroad, which includes the development of new projects, negotiation and financing process for potential acquisitions, project financing and optimizing the Corporation’s capital structure.

Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. Trudel worked for Sun Life Insurance Company of Canada (formerly Clarica) from 1999 to 2002 as Director, Investment Project Financing for Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Prior to that, Mr. Trudel spent three years as a member of the Corporate Banking Group at Bank of Nova Scotia. Mr. Trudel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) degree from HEC Montréal (1993) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Queen’s University (1996).

Renaud de Batz joined Innergex in 2002. As Senior Vice President since 2015, he was responsible for overseeing the development of hydroelectric projects in Canada, including supervising construction and engineering activities and coordinating the multi-disciplinary teams involved at all project stages, from development to commissioning. He is now responsible for the business development in Latin America.

Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. de Batz worked at RSW Inc. for more than 12 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility in Canada and abroad, lastly as Project Director and Specialist. Mr. de Batz holds a Master of Science (Geology) degree from Université de Marseille (1985) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Université du Québec à Montréal (2003). Mr. de Batz is a member of the APEGBC as a Professional Geoscientist.

Jay Sutton joined Innergex in 2018. As Senior Vice President – Construction and Technical Services, Mr. Sutton is responsible for the construction of Innergex’s renewable energy projects and the Technical Service Team.

Mr. Sutton previously worked as VP – Construction and Operations for Alterra Power (acquired by Innergex in 2018) since 2010 and managed construction and operation of 300 MW of hydro projects in British Columbia and a 200 MW wind project in Texas. Prior to that, he worked as Project Manager and Province’s Representative on large infrastructure projects for BC Hydro and WorleyParsons, and as an Engineer and consultant since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

Colleen Giroux-Schmidt joined Innergex in 2011. As Vice President – Corporate Relations, she leads the engagement and relationship activities with all levels of government, communities, strategic partners and other stakeholders. Her team leads the policy research and advocacy portfolio with the goal of increasing renewable energy opportunities to help jurisdictions meet their climate change goals. Colleen continues to participate in government working groups and task forces, both provincially and federally, as well as leads Innergex’s work with the Energy Forum, a collaborative table of representatives from the ENGO community and the renewable energy industry and was appointed to the federal government’s Generation Energy Council. She has served as a renewable energy expert on different panels and has received awards for her significant expertise and contribution to the renewable energy sector both in BC and across Canada. Colleen is also responsible for the management of Innergex’s Vancouver office.

Prior to joining Innergex, Ms. Giroux-Schmidt was Director, Environment and Manager, Major Projects at Plutonic Power Corporation and worked many years for the Association of Mineral Exploration BC. She served as the first female Chair of the Board of Directors for Clean Energy BC from 2014 through 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and English from Simon Fraser University.

Robert Guillemette joined Innergex in 2018 (with the acquisition of Cartier Wind Energy Inc.). As Vice President – Technical Services and Health and Safety, he manages the Technical Service Team and the Health and Safety Division for all Innergex sites.

A graduate of the École Polytechnique de Montréal (1977) in electrical engineering, Mr. Guillemette served as General Manager at Cartier Wind Energy since 2010. He was responsible for construction projects as well as the management of the operations and maintenance of all Cartier’s wind farms. In his career, Mr. Guillemette has held senior management positions in various technology companies. He was Vice President of Engineering and Chief Operating Officer for AAER Corporation, a high-power wind turbine manufacturer. He was also founder and CEO of ECI group, a group of companies specialized in high voltage electrical products and defense products using composite materials technology, whose activities covered Europe and North America. Previously, he was founder and Director of the Centre for composite materials, a technology centre that focuses on the development of the applications of composite materials technology in various industrial sectors.

Matt Kennedy joined Innergex in 2011 (with the acquisition of Cloudworks Energy Inc.). As Vice President – Environment, he oversees Innergex’s environmental obligations and risks for the corporation’s renewable electricity projects in all phases, including development, construction and operations. He provides strategic direction to a team of dedicated in-house environmental professionals responsible for study and analysis, obtaining permits and approvals, and maintaining compliance with all environmental obligations. Mr. Kennedy is responsible for establishing and maintaining various key relationships with community groups and key regulatory agencies. He has worked in senior environmental roles in the renewable energy industry for well over a decade.

Prior to entering the renewable energy sector, Mr. Kennedy was a consulting aquatic/fisheries biologist to the mining, forestry, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors for over 10 years. He holds a Master of Science designation from Western University (1995) and has been a Registered Professional Biologist (British Columbia) since 2004.

Niko Nikolaidis joined Innergex in 2017. As Vice President – Investments and Financing, Mr. Nikolaidis leads Innergex’s dedicated Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions team and reports to Jean Trudel. Before becoming Vice President in 2021, he was Senior Director of Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, where he spearheaded Innergex’s expansion in the US market through various acquisitions and led the team in charge of identifying, analysing and closing several financing opportunities.

Prior to joining Innergex, he held positions at Ernst & Young, Terna-Energy and most recently at Nord/LB, in positions related to investment and financing activities in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He worked in various locations in Europe and the United States before moving to Canada to join Innergex. His past experience provided him with a deep knowledge of power markets and a global network of contacts in the energy industry. Mr Nikolaidis holds a B.Sc. and M. Sc. In Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University (2004) and an MBA from the University of Indianapolis (2007).