--- title: "BBA's transformative and passionate leaders" date: 2021-06-02T07:13:00-04:00 author: sadmin canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/about/our-leadership" section: About --- 1. Transformative and passionate leaders Our leaders share the same passion: to do things differently to foster excellence and tackle future challenges. They work for our people, for our planet and for future generations. They inspire change, dare to defy boundaries and unleash their teams' ingenuity to restore nature's value. 2. - ![Jerome Pelletier](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_2000x1908_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/200714/Jerome-Pelletier_2025-03-27-191341_ikit.webp)### Jérôme Pelletier, P.Eng., M.B.A. President and Chief Executive Officer Jérôme Pelletier has over 20 years of experience at BBA where he has held various management positions, including Executive Director of Business Development, until recently. His in-depth understanding of challenges in the energy and natural resources sector, combined with his sharp business acumen, allow him to fuel our teams’ resourcefulness and guide them toward developing reliable, safe and sustainable solutions. - ![Martin Milot](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/205807/Martin-Milot.webp)### Martin Milot, P.Eng., M.Eng. Chief Operating Officer, Management Martin Milot has been a member of the BBA team since1999 and is an electrical engineer who has been a key player in implementing the firm’s development plan. He is known for his skills in operational management and process optimization. Martin is responsible for ensuring operational quality and efficiency across Canada while also ensuring the general engagement of our employees. - ![Photos Expert e s 6](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/194351/Photos_Expertes-6.webp)### François Chapados, P.Eng. Chief Growth and Development Officer With over 20 years of experience in consulting engineering and 12 years of experience at BBA, François Chapados has an excellent understanding of our industry and markets as well as client needs. Involved in many operational management mandates and strategic projects throughout the years, François has developed a solid business network. - ![Photos Expert e s 7](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/194350/Photos_Expertes-7.webp)### Vincent Massé Chief Financial Officer Vincent Massé has over 20 years of operational and financial experience with high growth private businesses. Since joining BBA, he has successfully led the transformation of its financial operations through rigorous business planning, operational improvements and team building. Vincent has a real talent for establishing relationships, achieving buy-in for mergers and acquisitions and fostering solid change management. - ![Renee Claude Turgeon Carre](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_621x592_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/176800/Renee-Claude-Turgeon_Carre.webp)### Renée-Claude Turgeon, CHRP, CIRC Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Management - ![Navin Gangadin Carre](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_621x592_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/176801/Navin_Gangadin_Carre.webp)### Navin Gangadin, P.Eng. Executive Vice-President, Central Canada Operations Navin Gangadin is a mechanical engineer with 25 years of experience in the mining industry. Given his involvement in all aspects of engineering design, from studies to major detailed engineering projects, he has an excellent understanding of the challenges our clients face in their operational needs. Navin Gangadin joined BBA in 2019 and the executive team in 2020 and uses his combination of technical and business knowledge to assist his team in delivering solutions that meet and even exceed client needs. - ![Neill Massey not zoomed](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1000x954_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/201537/NeillMassey-not-zoomed.webp)### Neill Massey, P.Eng. Vice-President, Operations - Pacific Canada - ![Pr employee men brad hansen retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_648x618_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/205535/Pr-employee-men-brad-hansen-retouch-web-SQ-LR-BBA.webp)### Brad Hansen P.Eng. Vice-President, Operations – Canadian Prairies **Brad has over 20 years of experience in industrial project development, operational management,** technology commercialization, and innovation. He combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and multidisciplinary leadership to support teams and guide critical decisions in complex projects and investments. **Key expertise** - Energy, mining, and industrial project development - Geosciences and environmental performance - Operational management and direct technical consulting - Strategic planning and decision support - Technology licensing **Major achievements** Brad has led technical and commercial teams internationally, with a strong focus on energy and the energy transition. **Approach and added value** Brad reflects BBA’s approach by combining rigor, collaboration, and operational grounding to maximize project value and client performance outcomes. - ![Jerome Pilon](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/209215/Jerome-Pilon.webp)### Jérôme Pilon, P.Eng. Vice President, Quebec and Atlantic Regions - ![Photos Experts Leaders](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/211372/Photos_Experts-Leaders.webp)### Catherine Tremblay, P.Eng. Vice President, Greater Montréal and Abitibi Regions - ![Mm employee men benoit richard retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/203602/mm_employee_men_benoit-richard_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp)### Benoit Richard, P.Eng. Vice-President, International Operations - ![Frederic Didier](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/205806/Frederic-Didier.webp)### Frédéric Didier, P.Eng. Executive Vice-President, Environment Frédéric Didier is an electrical engineer who joined the BBA team at the start of his career in 1993. He has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2007 and has contributed significantly to defining and implementing BBA’s current strategic plan. Results-driven and committed to providing clients with quality deliverables, he has an in-depth knowledge of the firm’s operations and culture. - ![Stephane Charest](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_2000x1908_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/200712/Stephane-Charest_2025-03-27-190325_tzzc.webp)### Stéphane Charest, P.Eng. Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market **For nearly 30 years, Stéphane Charest has connected operators with technology developers** in the energy and chemical processing sectors. His goal is to turn innovations into reliable, profitable industrial solutions without compromising operational stability. **Key expertise** - Designing and optimizing refining, gas, industrial and chemical processes - Scaling up and integrating new technologies into commercial plants - Industrial utilities and energy excellence - HAZOP/HAZID, reliability (RAM) and incident investigations - Managing complex projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders **Major achievements**: Managed over 30 unit-improvement projects (gas treatment, refining, CO₂ capture/utilization, speciality products) across North America, Europe and the Middle East. **Approach and added value**: Stéphane ensures engineering solutions are implemented while being profitable, reliable and sustainable in large-scale commercial operations. - ![Isabelle Leblanc Carre](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_2048x1953_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/176805/Isabelle-Leblanc-Carre.webp)### Isabelle Leblanc, P.Eng. Vice-President, Mining and Metals Market **With over 20 years of experience in mining projects, Isabelle Leblanc helps decision-makers move forward with confidence** by identifying value-driven scenarios that can be implemented in the field. **Key expertise and certifications** - NI 43-101, JORC and due diligence, technical audits - Open-pit mining strategies and optimization - Strategic mine studies and planning - Project cost estimation and economic analysis **Major achievements:** Led more than 25 studies (from preliminary and pre-feasibility to bankable feasibility) for gold, copper, lithium and iron in diverse geological and organizational settings. **Approach and added value:** Isabelle excels in transforming technical requirements into clear decision-making options, lowering risks and improving overall project performance. - ![Francois Vitez](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/184601/Francois_Vitez.webp)### François Vitez, P.Eng. Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market **Drawing on over 30 years of experience working with leaders in the electrical sector,** François Vitez combines technical expertise and market insight to support power system planning and modernization. **Key expertise and certifications** - Power systems: from generation to distribution - Energy market strategy and development - Hydropower and energy storage (pumped storage) - Power system modernization and advanced technologies - Engineer, member of EGBC and the OIQ **Major achievements:** Delivered over 15 energy infrastructure projects in EPC/EPCM mode across Canada and abroad. 50+ energy studies and projects in project development and rehabilitation mode. ​ **Approach and added value:** François offers a clear and realistic vision of power systems, connecting strategy, technique and business decisions to help advance projects with confidence. - ![Ec employee men souheil sabbagh retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/204274/ec_employee_men_souheil-sabbagh_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp)### Souheil Sabbagh, P.Eng., MBA Vice-President, Digital Expertise **With over 15 years of experience, Souheil helps clients digitalize and ensure the cybersecurity of energy infrastructure**, strengthening power system reliability and industrial facility performance. **Key expertise** - Industrial infrastructure digitalization - Industrial cybersecurity and regulatory compliance - Asset optimization for power systems and renewables - Digital strategies for complex environments - Member of the OIQ, UN **Major achievements**: Led large-scale digitalization and cybersecurity projects for power systems and energy infrastructure, integrating advanced, reliable and secure solutions. **Approach and added value**: Souheil blends technical expertise with a human-centred approach and efficient processes focused on risk management, ensuring complex digital projects are successful and boosting energy infrastructure performance. - ![Pierre Godard Website](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/205805/Pierre-Godard_Website.webp)### Pierre Godard, M.B.A. Vice-president, project management office - ![Pr employee women susan eick retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_648x618_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/205536/Pr-employee-women-susan-eick-retouch-web-SQ-LR-BBA.webp)### Susan Eick Vice-President, Advisory **Susan is a senior business strategy and marketing executive with over 35 years of experience.** She helps leaders align teams, build resilient culture and improve performance in complex industrial settings.​ **Key expertise**​ - Business strategy and alignment​ - Executive leadership and team cohesion​ - Culture and organizational behaviors​ - Change management and adoption​ **Key achievements**: As CEO of **Refinery Leadership Partners — now a BBA member** — Susan built a recognized advisory practice and guided executive teams through strategy execution and transformation in multi-layered, high-pressure environments.​ **Approach and value added:** Susan understands the realities of operations: tight timelines, difficult decisions, and the need for safe, reliable performance. She helps leaders cut through complexity, align their teams, and embed the behaviors that drive lasting results.​ - ![Katie Au VP 2](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/211371/Katie-Au_VP-2.webp)### Katie Au, P.Eng. Vice-President, Practice and Quality 3. - [ ![Diversity - Senior employee talking with employee over plans](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/_3000x3333_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/8137/DSC_1284_edited_psd.webp) ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) ## A private firm that values diversity BBA’s vision and strategy were developed by its partners who are active at every level of the organization. Our partners are involved in and fully accountable for the success of their projects, working to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction. New blood and new perspectives are continually injected into our partnership to expand our capabilities and develop in new regions. With over 210 partners and 1,390 employees in 16 offices across Canada, we remain agile with a national vision that reflects local realities. [ Discover our equity, diversity and inclusion manifesto ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) 4. - ![Mm employee men colin hardie retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/204411/mm_employee_men_colin-hardie_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp)### Colin Hardie, M.Eng., M.B.A. Senior Consultant in Mining Project Development and Study Management **As a mineral processing engineer, Colin Hardie brings over 25 years of experience in process development, mining operations and study management.** He helps mining companies turn their ambitions into viable, sustainable projects through an integrated, rigorous and fit-for-purpose approach. **Key expertise** - Study management (PEA, PFS, FS) and mining project development - Cost estimation, financial modelling and economic analysis - Multidisciplinary integration and technical optimization - Qualified Person – NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC and member of APEO, NAPEG, OIQ, CIM, PDAC - Operational experience, R&D and continuous improvement (Six Sigma) **Major achievements:** Led over 25 mining studies in Canada and abroad, contributing to complex projects in demanding settings. Also served as a Qualified Person on more than 20 projects in base metals, gold and battery materials. **Approach and added value:** Colin turns complexity into clear decisions and creates value through collaboration and rigorous execution. - ![BBA Maryse Saint Laurent website](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_2000x1908_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/177090/BBA_Maryse-Saint-Laurent_website.webp)### Maryse Saint-Laurent Independent external director - ![Photos Expert e s 6](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/194351/Photos_Expertes-6.webp)### François Chapados, P.Eng. Chief Growth and Development Officer With over 20 years of experience in consulting engineering and 12 years of experience at BBA, François Chapados has an excellent understanding of our industry and markets as well as client needs. Involved in many operational management mandates and strategic projects throughout the years, François has developed a solid business network. - ![Pierre Deslandes 289x289](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_289x276_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/5823/pierre-deslandes-289x289.webp)### Pierre Deslandes Director Pierre Deslandes is an electrical engineer with an MBA and, given his strong ability to lead and engage the troops, has held various management positions within the firm. As a member of the BBA team since 1999 and a partner since 2007, he has gained over 20 years of experience in commissioning, testing, pre-operational verification and power system studies. Pierre Deslandes is also very involved in all aspects of corporate and client management. - ![Ec employee men joe nava retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/204317/ec_employee_men_joe-nava_retouch_web_SQ_LR_BBA.webp)### Joe Nava, P.Eng. Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals **For over 35 years, Joe Nava has been leveraging expertise to design and optimize complex processes in oil and gas, and advanced fuels and chemicals,** delivering reliable solutions that meet performance standards and stakeholder objectives. **Key expertise and certifications** - End-to-end engineering and delivery: conceptual, FEL-2/3/FEED, detailed design and EPC/EPCM - Technology integration and process optimization in refining, petrochemicals and gasification - Process definition and simulation, techno-economics and risk management - Technical leadership on international, multidisciplinary programs **Major achievements:** Led more than 100 projects in oil, gas and advanced fuels, including hydrogen, low carbon fuels and carbon solutions, delivered in international environments. **Approach and added value:** Joe transforms technical complexity into strategic levers, de-risking investments and supporting the energy transition by advancing profitable, sustainable energy projects. - ![Julia Gartley Carre](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_621x592_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/176808/Julia_Gartley_Carre.webp)### Julia Gartley, P.Eng., M.B.A. Office director Julia Gartley has been a member of the BBA team since 2019, is a mineral process engineer and leads the Vancouver Mineral Processing team. Her onsite experience gives her a unique perspective on the operability and maintainability of process facilities. Julia Gartley specializes in niobium, gold and copper metallurgy and has managed complex metallurgical test programs, led trade-off studies and been in charge of project teams. - ![Pr employee women susan eick retouch web SQ LR BBA](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_648x618_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/205536/Pr-employee-women-susan-eick-retouch-web-SQ-LR-BBA.webp)### Susan Eick Vice-President, Advisory **Susan is a senior business strategy and marketing executive with over 35 years of experience.** She helps leaders align teams, build resilient culture and improve performance in complex industrial settings.​ **Key expertise**​ - Business strategy and alignment​ - Executive leadership and team cohesion​ - Culture and organizational behaviors​ - Change management and adoption​ **Key achievements**: As CEO of **Refinery Leadership Partners — now a BBA member** — Susan built a recognized advisory practice and guided executive teams through strategy execution and transformation in multi-layered, high-pressure environments.​ **Approach and value added:** Susan understands the realities of operations: tight timelines, difficult decisions, and the need for safe, reliable performance. She helps leaders cut through complexity, align their teams, and embed the behaviors that drive lasting results.​ - ![Francois Vitez](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_1080x1030_fit_center-center_100_none_ffffff/184601/Francois_Vitez.webp)### François Vitez, P.Eng. Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market **Drawing on over 30 years of experience working with leaders in the electrical sector,** François Vitez combines technical expertise and market insight to support power system planning and modernization. **Key expertise and certifications** - Power systems: from generation to distribution - Energy market strategy and development - Hydropower and energy storage (pumped storage) - Power system modernization and advanced technologies - Engineer, member of EGBC and the OIQ **Major achievements:** Delivered over 15 energy infrastructure projects in EPC/EPCM mode across Canada and abroad. 50+ energy studies and projects in project development and rehabilitation mode. ​ **Approach and added value:** François offers a clear and realistic vision of power systems, connecting strategy, technique and business decisions to help advance projects with confidence. Be a part of BBA [ See available positions ](https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/careers)