The government of Québec announced April 1 that it had appointed Sophie Brochu as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec, as recommended by the company’s board of directors. Ms. Brochu will also sit on Hydro-Québec’s board. She took office on April 6.
“I’m extremely proud of the fact that our government has appointed Sophie Brochu as Hydro-Québec’s first female president and chief executive officer,” said Quebec Premier François Legault. “Her knowledge of the energy sector will be an undeniable asset in making Québec the battery of North America.”