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The Board of Directors of Hydro-Québec is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudine Bouchard as President and Chief Executive Officer.
With over 25 years at Hydro-Québec — including the last five as a member of senior management — Ms. Bouchard has demonstrated visionary leadership and deep operational expertise. Since September 2023, she has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Infrastructure Officer, playing a central role in modernizing the company’s energy system and co-developing the strategic Action Plan 2035.
A results-driven leader known for her close engagement with teams, Ms. Bouchard has led ambitious transformation and optimization programs. Notably, she spearheaded a service quality initiative that successfully reduced outages by 50% in 2024.”Hydro-Québec will play a central role in Québec’s economic future, with its $200 billion infrastructure plan that we continue to move forward with. Wind power projects are being developed in the regions, and we are finalizing the historic agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador. We need a strong leader capable of delivering results. Claudine Bouchard knows the company inside out. She has clearly demonstrated that she knows how to get things done, bring teams together and lead concrete transformations. I am convinced she has what it takes to lead Hydro-Québec in this new phase of its development.” said François Legault, Premier of Québec.
Currently, she oversees the management of $100 billion in assets, including 88 hydropower generating stations and 264,000 kilometers of power lines, as well as the development and construction of new energy infrastructure. She also plays a key role in Hydro-Québec’s strategic partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador.
