Sophie Brochu has been active in the energy industry for more than 30 years.
Graduate in economics from Université Laval, she began her career in 1987 at SOQUIP, a Quebec Crown Corporation.
In 1997, she joined Énergir as Vice-President, Business Development. In 2007, after holding various positions in the company, she became President and Chief Executive Officer, position she held until December 2019.
Involved with Centraide of Greater Montréal, Ms. Brochu is the Chair of Fondation Forces Avenir which promotes students’ involvement in their communities. She is cofounder of “ruelle de l’avenir”, a project aimed at encouraging students in the Centre-Sud and Hochelaga neighbourhoods of Montréal to remain in school.
Ms. Brochu is a member of the Order of Canada
Ms. Brochu is a director of BCE and Bell Canada since May 2010. She is also a director of the Bank of Montreal and CGI Group Inc.