Director of Pomerleau’s Canadian construction operations and business transformation, Ian was previously executive vice president of strategic initiatives. In this role, he led Pomerleau’s modernization and transformation efforts focusing on innovation and sustainability positioning in the market, as well as their operational excellence program, FOX. Having obtained a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering from ÉTS (École de Technologie Supérieure) in Montreal in 2001. In 2019, he completed the Real Estate Management and General Management programs at Harvard Business School.
Involved in numerous non-profit organizations, Ian recently served as co-chair of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s 2020 campaign. He is also a member of the board of directors of Centraide Montreal and Factry.

Since her nomination in 2017, Isabelle has successfully led Synergy by growing the number of employees from 400 to 1,500 and growing revenues at 40% CAGR. Isabelle played a crucial role in establishing and promoting Synergy’s corporate culture, succession plan and optimized financial structure. She plays a key role in developing and identifying strategic directions and growth opportunities for Synergy. Prior to taking on the role of CEO, Isabelle held various positions within Synergy since joining in 2006. Isabelle’s previous experience includes business development and marketing at Prostyle Construction. She was co-owner of an excavation company. Isabelle holds a Minor in garden design from the University of Montreal.

With over 25 years of financial management experience in the construction industry, Michel is responsible for the financial health of the company and oversees all accounting, administration and finance departments within the company’s organization. Before joining Synergy in 2013, Michel was notably financial director at Construction Garnier, as well as controller at Semafo and Construction Soter & G.T.S. Michel holds an MBA from the University of Quebec in Montreal and is a member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Quebec.

Martine Corriveau-Gougeon has served on several boards of directors, including the Canadian Commercial Corporation (2005 to 2014), the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (2004 to 2013), Télébec (from 1995 to 1999), Nordia (1999 to 2000) and Silonex (from 2001 to 2002). Since 2004, she has operated as both a business consultant and corporate director. Her range of experience allows her to work effectively in a variety of organizations, be they SMEs or larger companies. As an external member of the board of directors of Synergy Formwork, her contributions are highly valued.

Jean Wilhelmy joined the Fonds de solidarité FTQ in July 2005 as vice-president of investments for the aerospace, transportation, recreational tourism and environment sectors, responsible for the development and management of these different portfolios. Retired from the Fund in 2020, he initially held the position of Senior Vice-President, Development Capital, responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately six (6) billion dollars and more than 150 portfolio companies. Holder of a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from HEC Montréal, he has more than 40 years of experience. Among other things, he held various positions in corporate development and operations management at Gaz Métropolitain, now Énergir.
For nearly 35 years, he has worked in the venture capital and development sector for various companies such as BDC, Investissement Desjardins, Énergie Capital, Hydro-Québec Capitech and SGF. In his investment roles, he has served on the board of directors of over 30 diverse companies and organizations, both publicly traded and privately held. He currently sits on the board of directors of Moulins de Soulanges since 2016 and acts as chairman of its HR committee and he also sits on the board of directors of La Milanaise since 2014 and acts as chairman of the board since 2022.
In June 2021, he joined the aerospace investment fund Thrust Capital Partners as an investment advisory expert and, more recently, he was appointed external member of the due diligence committee of the Solidarity Fund.

Norman Turnbull has served on the Synergy Board of Directors as an independent member since 2015. Norman is a corporate director and business advisor for several organizations. During his long career in the private sector, he was financial director of several large Quebec companies, including Gaz Métro, Rolland, AXA, Boréal Assurances, Mazarin Mining Corporation and Société financiere Desjardins-Laurentienne. Norman is also currently Chairman of the Independent Review Committee of National Bank Investments. He is considered an expert in the areas of finance, control and governance, as well as strategic planning and business development. A graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Norman holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from HEC Montréal and is a member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Quebec (CPA)

Vice President Construction and shareholder, Maxime Champagne joined Synergy Formwork as a project manager. He held this position for nearly six years before obtaining the position of Project Director, to which he devoted himself for two years. Maxime is an engineer and a general contractor (from 1997 to 2010), which enabled him to acquire a great deal of expertise in the field of construction and to bring a different vision to the work entrusted to the Synergy Formwork team. He is the one who plans, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates the activities surrounding the various files in progress. He is responsible for the team of project managers and the engineering department.

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Roxanne Desrochers joined Coffrages Synergy in 2014 as Recruitment and Staffing Manager. Her flawless professionalism allowed her to achieve all of her objectives and set up effective HR strategies. Today, Vice President Human Resources, Roxanne has proven to be a major asset for the development of innovative measures to provide a stimulating work environment and opportunities for our employees. Member of the CRHA professional order, Roxanne focuses her practice on the well-being, development and health & safety of employees.