The Board of Directors consists of between 13 and 15 members who are known for their expertise in air transportation, aviation, business, trade, finance, administration, law, management, engineering, labor organization, and consumer advocacy. Together they represent the regional business community. The Board of Directors outlines organizational guidelines and ensures their implementation together with the Chair and Chief Operating Officer and his teaMr. With their combined expertise and diverse skills, these individuals help management carry out its responsibilities.
Members as of August 7th, 2012
Mr. André Fortin, ASC, Lawyer and CA 1,2,3,4,5
Chair of the Board
Ex-officio member of all committees
President Imafa Inc.
Appointed by Ville de Lévis
Board member since 2010
André Fortin became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2010 and chair of the Board in 2011. He was appointed by Ville de Lévis.
Mr. Fortin is a lawyer and also a member of the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec and manages his own real estate development company, Imafa inc.
Mr. Jean-Claude L’Abbée 1,5
Vice President of the Board
Member Executive Committee
Member of Nominating, Governance and Human Resources Committee
Appointed by Government of Québec
Board member since 2011
Jean-Claude l’Abbée has been a director of Aéroport de Québec inc. since 2011. He was appointed by the Government of Québec. He is a member of the Nominating, Governance and Human Resources Committee.
Mr. L’Abbée worked in the media for over thirty years, more particularly as Editor and chief Executive Officer at Le Journal de Québec from 1982 to 2006. Since his retirement in 2006, Mr. L’Abbée works as a communications and organization consultant.
Mr. Alain April
Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Appointed by Ville de Québec
Board member since 2012
Alain April became a director of Aéroport de Québec inc. in 2012.He was appointed by Ville de Québec. Well-known in the tourism industry, Mr. April is the President of the Association québécoise de l’industrie touristique, as well as General Manager of the Château Bonne Entente and Le Georgesville.
Mr. Michel Cadrin 4,5
President – Financière Micadco inc.
Member of Executive Committee
Member of Planning and Development Committee
Appointed by the Government of Canada
Board member since 2006
Michel Cadrin became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2006. He was appointed by the Government of Canada. He is a member of the Executive Committee and the Planning and Development Committee.
As a businessman with extensive experience in senior management, Mr. Cadrin is involved in various commercial activities. He is President of Groupe Michel Cadrin which includes a number of companies from different industries such as health, tourism, culture, sports, real estate, heavy trucking, and grocery.
Mr. Yvan-Miville Des Chênes 3
Chair of Environment, Security and Safety Committee
Appointed by Chambre de Commerce de Québec
Board member since 2004
Yvan-Miville Des Chênes became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2004. He was appointed by the Quebec City Chamber of Commerce. He is President of the Environment, Safety and Security Committee.
Renowned worldwide for his tremendous expertise in aviation, Mr. Des Chênes spent most of his career as an air traffic controller.
Mr. Roger Gravel, SCFP 1
SCFP
Member of Nominating, Governance and Human Resources Committee
Appointed by Aéroport de Québec inc.
Board of Directors
Board member since 2004
Roger Gravel became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2004. He was appointed by the Board of Directors.
Mr. Gravel has been a labour relations specialist working for the Canadian Union of Public Employees for several years.
Liliane Laverdière 1
Vice President of Business Development (Eastern Québec)
And Specialized Services for Desjardins Group
Chair of Nominating, Governance and Human Resources Committee
Appointed by Chambre de Commerce de Québec
Board member since 2010
Liliane Laverdière became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2010. She was appointed by the Quebec City Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Laverdière is a member of the Nominating, Governance and Human Resources Committee.
Liliane Laverdière has 32 years of experience with Desjardins. Throughout her career, she has shown a real passion for economic development. She was President of the Quebec City Chamber of Commerce until June, 2010, after which she sat on the Board of Directors until June 2011.
Mr. Alexandre Matte 3
Coordinator, Police Technology Department
Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy
Member of Environment, Security and Safety Committee
Appointed by Ville de Québec
Board member since 2007
Alexandre Matte became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2007. He was appointed by Ville de Québec. He is a member of the Environment, Safety and Security Committee.
Former chief of police of Ville de Québec, Mr. Matte is now a Coordinator at the Notre-Dame-de-Foy campus’ Police Technology Department.
Mr. Jean-Guy Paquet 4
Chair of the Board – Institut national d’optique
Member of Planning and Development Committee
Appointed by Ville de Québec
Board member since 2012
Jean-Gut Paquet became a director of Aéroport de Québec inc. in 2012. He was appointed by Ville de Québec.
Ex rector of Laval University, Mr. Paquet is Chair of the Board of Directors of l’Institut national d’optique.
Mr. Jean Royer, CFA, CMA 2
Vice President, Finance
Desjardins Groupe d’assurances générales
Chair of Audit and Risk Management Committee
Appointed by Aéroport de Québec inc.
Board member since 2010
Jean Royer became a director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2010. He was appointed by the Board of Directors. He is chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Mr. Royer has been Vice-President, Finance, of Desjardins Groupe d’assurances générales since April 2010. Prior to that, he held various senior executive positions in major organizations such as Co-Operators General Insurance Company, L’Union Canadienne assurances générales and Groupe Cossette Communication inc. Before that, he worked in the financial services industry as an investment banker with Scotia Capital.
Mr. Denis Therrien, CA 3
President and CEO – Courir à Québec
Member of Environment, Security and Safety Committee
Appointed by Ville de Lévis
Board member since 2010
Denis Therrien became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2010. He was appointed by Ville de Lévis. He is a member of the Environment, Security and Safety Committee.
Since 1998, Mr. Therrien has been President and CEO of Courir à Québec. He is extensively involved in the Greater Quebec City area and he is a member of the Ordre des comptables agréés.
Mr. Alain Vaillancourt 1
President – V Stratégies inc.
Member of Nominating, Governance and Human Resources Committee
Appointed by Chambre de commerce des entrepreneurs de Québec
Board member since 2007
Alain Vaillancourt became a member and director of Aéroport de Quebec inc. in 2007. He was appointed by the Quebec City Entrepreneurs’ Chamber of Commerce. He is the company’s treasurer and a member of the Nomination, Governance and Human Resources Committee.
Mr. Vaillancourt founded his own sales and marketing consulting firm, V strategies inc., a Groupe Effica affiliate. He has held various positions in sales and marketing throughout his career.
Committees
1 Nominating, Governance and Human Resources Committee
2 Audit and Risk Management Committee
3 Environment, Security and Safety Committee
4 Planning and Development Committee
5 Executive Committee
These committees act in compliance with Board decisions and ensure that the organization meets its legal obligations in the day-to-day management of its operations.
The Board of Directors is also supported by a Community Advisory Committee to help promote various issues to improve air services and airport infrastructures.
