A team determined to accelerate decarbonization

Active for over 18 years in the field of climate change, the environment and sustainable development, Vincent is recognized for his management and strategic development skills in the NPO sector, as well as for his ability to mobilize stakeholders.

For nearly ten years, he worked within the network of Regional Environmental Councils (RECs), where he held the position of General Manager of the Regroupement national des Conseils régionaux de l’environnement du Québec (RNCREQ). He also held the position of Executive Vice-President at Écotech Québec, Quebec’s cleantech industry cluster. Finally, in 2022, he took over as CEO of the Fonds Climat du Grand Montréal, with a new objective: to mobilize financial capital to accelerate the decarbonization of the Greater Montreal.

Throughout his career, Vincent has acted as a strategic advisor to governments, municipalities and institutions in the development of policies, action plans and consultative initiatives in the fields of climate change, the environment and sustainable development. In particular, he co-hosted the Quebec government’s tour of ministers for the development of the Politique-cadre d’électrification et de lutte contre les changements climatiques.

Highly involved in the community, he has sat on a number of ministerial committees and boards of directors. He is currently President of the Fonds québécois du développement durable (FAQDD) and sits on the CIRODD Joint Steering Committee. Vincent has also sat on the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Climate Change, the Advisory Committee on the development of the Sustainable Mobility Policy and the Advisory Committee on the Organic Matter Recovery Strategy. Finally, he has been involved on the boards of SWITCH (Alliance pour une économie verte), the Institut Hydro-Québec en environnement, développement et société (now Institut EDS), the Centre québécois du droit de l’environnement (CQDE) and Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire (TIESS).

Caroline holds a Master of Science degree (Bioresource Engineering) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Renewable Resource Management, both from McGill University, and is also a graduate of a microprogram in Energy Management from HEC Montréal. She has over 15 years of experience in environmental and multidisciplinary project management in fields related to ecological and energy transition. A citizen of the world, she has traveled around the world twice with her family, is a fan of active transportation, and loves hiking in nature. She manages programs within the Greater Montreal Climate Fund and participates in its deployment as part of the management team.

Ted has over 20 years of experience in strategy, program design, industry and government relations in the renewable energy, construction and sustainable development sectors.

Former CEO of the Canadian Heat Pump Industry Association, Ted has led the design, structuring and execution of projects for private and quasi-public sector clients, local and national governments, financial institutions and insurance companies. His clients have benefited from his expertise in renewable energy, cleantech, transport, water and social infrastructure.

Her career in sustainable development began with projects designed according to Cradle-to-Cradle™ industrial design methodologies in 2002. Before embarking on his career in sustainable development, Ted worked on international humanitarian projects in Argentina, Poland, the USA, Kosovo and Kyrgyzstan. His extensive travels have made him a polyglot, as he is fluent in five languages.

Ted holds a B.A. from Rutgers University (USA) and an MBA from McGill University. He also holds several certificates in project evaluation and budgeting, and a LEED.

Anne-Sophie holds a bachelor’s degree in ecology from the University of Sherbrooke and a master’s degree in business administration with a specialization in social and environmental responsibility of organizations.

Before joining the Climate Fund, she worked on biodiversity conservation development at the MELCCFP, and previously immersed herself in the world of socio-ecological transition consulting at Lab22, as well as in the world of integrated water management at the Regroupement des organismes de bassins versants du Québec (ROBVQ).

She is particularly passionate about stakeholder consultation and reconciling different uses with a view to combating and adapting to climate change. She works to ensure social and environmental justice for current and future generations, for communities from north to south.

Curious by nature, Anne-Sophie enjoys exposing herself to new cultures and meeting new people. Whether traveling through West Africa, Scandinavia, or Quebec’s Lower North Shore, moving is synonymous with learning for her. Between her travels, she can be found climbing the nearest mountain peak or enjoying a movie at the local cinema.

With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in business administration, Barbara has over 20 years of experience in operational, administrative, financial, and human resources management. She began her career at a human resources consulting firm, where she rose through the ranks to become a team leader and then an operations manager.

Armed with this experience and eager to challenge herself, she launched an entrepreneurial project in local retail, which proved highly successful with customers who were conscious of responsible consumption. This experience consolidated her financial and operational management skills and led her to oversee numerous technology integration projects that increased the efficiency of internal processes. Kind-hearted and high-performing, she is at her best in a collaborative and dynamic environment, where projects are numerous and the impact is tangible.

Driven by strong social values, Barbara has been involved in her community for several years, particularly in environmental and philanthropic projects in schools.

By joining the Climate Fund team, she is investing herself professionally in the environmental sector while ensuring the smooth administrative and operational functioning of the organization. Barbara is committed to supporting the fund’s mission and seeing the Greater Montreal area’s decarbonization initiatives grow.

In her spare time, you’ll find her with her hands in the soil of her vegetable garden, out for a run, or immersed in a book of Quebec literature!

With over 20 years’ experience in management for a multinational aviation company and then for the cleantech cluster, Karine is an expert in operations, administration, IT, human resources and financial management. Over the course of her career, she has had the opportunity to hold positions of great responsibility and to manage dozens of people.

Her interest in the environmental cause began two decades ago. She implemented numerous eco-responsible actions on a personal level and influenced her peers to act in an eco-conscious way. In 2021, she decided to devote all her energy to reducing climate change by joining Écotech. Two years later, she joined the Climate Fund as Coordinator.

Karine is a pragmatic woman who enjoys being at the heart of operations. She analyzes internal processes, identifies friction points and implements strategies to optimize them with ease. She then ensures that implementation goes smoothly. Her people skills, such as listening and teaching, make her an excellent working partner. Would you like to start a discussion? Talk to her about responsible business management!