19 September 2024

Christian G. Brosseau Joins SOFIAC as President and Chief Executive Officer

With over 25 years of experience in business management and project financing, Christian G. Brosseau brings invaluable expertise that will contribute to the development and growth of SOFIAC across Canada.

SOFIAC announces the appointment of Christian G. Brosseau as President and Chief Executive Officer of SOFIAC. Throughout his career, Christian G. Brosseau has held key leadership positions in prominent organizations such as Hydro Québec, CGI, COFOMO, and the Fonds de Solidarité, FTQ, where he served as Vice-President of Private Equity and Impact Investing from 2020 to 2024. His strategic vision and proven leadership will be major assets in guiding SOFIAC in its mission to accelerate the energy transition in Canada.

His appointment marks an important milestone in SOFIAC’s evolution as the company continues to expand its operations and accelerate the energy transition in Canadian industries. SOFIAC’s unique model allows its clients to decarbonize their buildings and benefit from the savings generated by reducing energy consumption without requiring any upfront investment.

This innovative investment and support model has attracted several renowned companies, including adMare BioInnovations, Notre Dame de Foy Campus and the IBM Bromont plant. SOFIAC has an investment capacity of $200 million in Canada.

Christian G. Brosseau, President & CEO of SOFIAC, says: “I am honoured and excited to join SOFIAC as CEO and look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth in the crucial sector of decarbonization financing. My goal is to accelerate SOFIAC’s expansion in Canada and make it the largest innovative investment company in energy transition and building decarbonization projects in the country.”

Pierre Langlois, President of Econoler, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Christian at the helm of SOFIAC in Canada. His leadership, vision, and expertise in managing specialized funds will be invaluable assets in guiding SOFIAC toward achieving its ambitious goals.”

Patrick Cabana, President of Fondaction Asset Management, concludes: “We are very pleased with the appointment of Christian G. Brosseau as the head of SOFIAC in Canada. In addition to bringing extensive management experience in key sectors, including impact investing, Christian is driven by our ambition for a deep and sustainable transformation of the economy, which will contribute to SOFIAC’s growth in its mission to accelerate the energy transition.”