Decision-Making Bodies
Board of Directors
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.
Members of the Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
- Charles Sirois, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Telesystem
INTERNAL MEMBERS
- François Gagnon, CEO, ÉTS
- Jean Belzile, Director of Strategic Development and Resources, ÉTS
- Marius Fauteux, Student Representative, ÉTS
- Nicola Hagemeister, Professor, Department of System Engineering, ÉTS
- Michel Huneault, Director of Academic Affairs, ÉTS
- Antoine Tahan, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, ÉTS
EXTERNAL MEMBERS
- Suzanne Benoît, Chief Executive Officer, Aéro Montréal
- Isabelle Desjardins-David, Graduate Representative, ÉTS
- Sébastien Fecteau, WSP Canada Inc
- Sylvain Lambert, Director General, Collège Édouard-Montpetit
- Jacques Lavallée, Senior Advisor Internal Audit, BNC
- Jade Doucet-Martineau, Puzzle Medical Devices
- Nancy Rancourt, Vice President, Customer Experience and Organizational Performance, Axelys inc.
- Maria Ricciardi, Desjardins
- Geneviève Tanguay, Vice President, Emerging Technologies, CNRC
STANDING INVITEES
- Annie Bouthillette, Director of Institutional Relations, ÉTS
- Christian Casanova, Director of Research and Partnerships, ÉTS
- Jean-François Nadeau, Chief of staff, Directorate General's Office, ÉTS
OBSERVERS
- Laurent Arel, Lecturer Representative, ÉTS
- Éric Francoeur, Professors Representative, ÉTS
- Caroline Girgis, Support Staff Representative, ÉTS
SECRETARY
- Me Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General, ÉTS
Updated June 15, 2023
Executive Committee
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
- Me Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General, ÉTS
Updated March 2, 2023
Governance Committee
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
- Nicola Hagemeister, Professor, Department of Systems Engineering, ÉTS
- Sébastien Fecteau, WSP Canada Inc
STANDING INVITEE
- François Gagnon, Director General, ÉTS
SECRETARY
- Me Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General, ÉTS
Updated April, 2022
Academic Council
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
- Anis Boubaker, Senior Lecturer, ÉTS
- Jacob Cossette, Student, AÉÉTS
- Jade Crocq, Student, AÉÉTS
- Adel Francis, Professor, Département de génie de la construction, ÉTS
- Ghyslain Gagnon, Dean of Research, ÉTS
- Michel Huneault, Director of Academic Affairs, ÉTS
- Sylvie Nadeau, Professor, Département de génie mécanique, ÉTS
- Marie-José Nollet, Dean of Studies, ÉTS
- Michèle St-Jacques, Professor, Département de génie de la construction, ÉTS
EXTERNAL MEMBERS
- Dany Généreux, Hydro-Québec
- Marie-Claude Michaud, CIMA+
- Mélanie Pitre, Aedifica
- Christian Millet, Le Groupe Master
STANDING INVITEES
- Christian Casanova, Director of Research and Partnerships, ÉTS
- Sandra Lacroix, Registrar, ÉTS
OBSERVER
- Tony Rivard, Lecturer
SECRETARY
- Me Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General, ÉTS
Updated March 2, 2023
Audit Committee
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
- Jacques Lavallée, Senior Advisor Internal Audit, Banque Nationale
MEMBERS
- Nancy Rancourt, Vice President, Customer Experience and Organizational Performance, Axelys inc.
- Geneviève Tanguay, Vice President, Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada
STANDING INVITEES
- François Gagnon, Director General, ÉTS
- Élaine-Annie Bédard, Director of Finance, ÉTS
- Jean Belzile, Director of Strategic Development and Resources, ÉTS
- The external auditor, when necessary
SECRETARY
- Me Cédrick Pautel, Secretary General, ÉTS
Updated February 2, 2022