Lise Croteau is a change champion who is dedicated to promoting innovative ideas in the interests of the companies she serves. She isn’t one to take “no” or “it can’t be done” for an answer, and she strongly believes in the power of determination, experience and gut instinct.
During her more than 30 years at Hydro-Québec, where she rose through the ranks to become interim President and CEO, Lise created many multidisciplinary teams with the aim of getting people to think about how they could add value and improve the organization. She is particularly adept at listening actively to people’s ideas and helping them leverage their strengths.
Contributing to Good Governance at Boralex
As a board member, Lise promotes good governance by overseeing the development of clear structures and frameworks as well as the implementation of improvements to ensure Boralex’s orderly growth. She is committed to creating a framework that will lead Boralex to become a major player in renewable energy in both North America and Europe. She believes that, in the context of the global energy transition, Boralex is in the unique and enviable position of being a top developer and operator.
Education and Career
- BBA, Université de Sherbrooke (1982)
- FCPA Auditor, Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (1982 to Present)
- Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton/Deloitte, Auditor (1982-1986)
- Hydro-Québec, various managerial positions of increasing responsibility (1986-2018)
- Hydro-Québec, Executive Vice President and CFO (2015-2018)
- Hydro-Québec, Interim President and CEO (May-July 2015)
- Nominated for Fellow, Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (2008)
- Named one of Canada’s 100 most influential women by Women’s Executive Network (2016)
- Member of the boards of directors of Total Energies SE, Quebec Inc., Quebecor Media Inc., and Videotron Ltd.
Committees
- Audit Committee (Chair)
- Investment and Risk Management Committee
