Gilles Assier

Gilles Assier is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in construction, project management, and infrastructure development, currently serving as Director of Container Terminal Construction at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Notable achievements include overseeing complex projects such as the $600 million Centerm Expansion Project and leading engagement with regulatory and Indigenous groups for infrastructure projects. Gilles has held various leadership roles, including Director of Infrastructure Sustainability and Director of Transportation Logistics Program, where strategic supply chain improvements were implemented. Gilles has also contributed to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society and the City of Richmond Economic Advisory Committee. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Project Management and Operational Excellence from EDHEC Business School, along with numerous certifications in change management, safety, and balanced scorecard strategy.