Decision-Making Bodies

The primary role of the Board of Directors is to see to the good governance of ÉTS and to ensure its mission and values are upheld. Thus, the Board participates actively in the definition of the institution’s strategic orientations, adopts its policies and regulations, and supervises and supports the university’s executive management in the performance of their tasks.

The Academic Council, which reports to the Board of Directors, is the main body in charge of developing and coordinating activities related to education and research.

CHAIRMAN

• François Gagnon, Director General, ÉTS  |  Chairman of the Academic Council

INTERNAL MEMBERS

• Marie-Anne Ambeault, Student
• Jacob Cossette, Student
• Ghyslain Gagnon, Dean of Research
• Michel Huneault, Director of Academic Affairs
• Roland Maranzana, Professor au Département de génie de la construction
• Sylvie Nadeau, Professor au Département de génie mécanique
• Marie-José Nollet, Dean of Studies
• Maxime Richard, Professor
• Michèle St-Jacques, Professor au Département de génie de la construction

EXTERNAL MEMBERS

• Dany Généreux, Hydro-Québec
• Marie-Claude Michaud, CIMA+
• Christian Millet, Opérations SST International
• Vacant

SECRETARY

• Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General, ÉTS

STANDING INVITEES

• Christian Casanova, Director of Research and Partnerships
• Sandra Lacroix, Registrar

OBSERVER

• Khadija Dhouib, Lecturer

Updated March 3, 2024

The Governance Committee (CG), which reports to the Board of Directors, oversees the good governance of ÉTS, and particularly the continuous strengthening of its bodies governance. It also ensures the implementation of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

PRESIDENT

• Charles Sirois, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Telesystem

MEMBERS

• Sébastien Fecteau, WSP Canada Inc
• Nicola Hagemeister, Professor, Department of Systems Engineering, ÉTS

STANDING INVITEE

• François Gagnon, Director General, ÉTS

SECRETARY

• Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General

Updated December 5, 2023

The Audit Committee, which reports to the Board of Directors, plays a central role in managing administrative and financial activities at ÉTS. Its particular role is to advise the Board on all matters relating to budgets, financial statements and the optimal use of resources.

PRESIDENT

• Valerie Haineault, Vice-President, Enterprise Architecture and Project Office, Desjardins

MEMBERS

• Nancy Rancourt, Vice President, Customer Experience and Organizational Performance, Axelys inc.
• Geneviève Tanguay, Vice President, Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada

SECRETARY

• Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General, ÉTS

STANDING INVITEES

• François Gagnon, Director General
• Jean Belzile, Director of Strategic Development and Resources
• Élaine-Annie Bédard, Director of Finance​

Updated December 5, 2023

The Executive Committee (CX), which reports to the Board of Directors, oversees the current administration at ÉTS. Its special role is to advise the board on matters concerning human resource management.

PRESIDENT

• Charles Sirois, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Telesystem

MEMBERS

• François Gagnon, Chief Executive Officer, ÉTS
• Suzanne Benoit, Chief Executive Officer, Aéro Montréal
• Sylvain Lambert, Director general, Collège Édouard-Montpetit
• Jade Doucet-Martineau, Puzzle Medical Devices

SECRETARY

• Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General

Updated December 5, 2023