On December 1st, 2020, Patrick Decostre became President and Chief Executif Officer of Boralex, after dedicating nearly 18 years to establishing a strong foundation for the company in Europe, where he was its first employee. He moved to Montreal with his family to take on a role that allows him to combine his European expertise with the company’s Quebec and North American roots.
An engineer by training and holder of a master’s degree in management, Patrick is quickly recognized for his deep understanding of the energy sector, his strategic vision, and his expertise in development.
Inspired by the diversity of his collaborators, regardless of their area of expertise, Patrick is a visionary with remarkable open-mindedness. He promotes a culture of inclusive leadership, where ideas emerge from open discussions and debates, and where collaboration brings an ambition business strategy to life, fueled by the contribution of all the talents within the organization. He values the ability to adopt different perspectives to always make the best decision.
Contributing to Good Governance at Boralex
Patrick is determined to develop and evaluate his teams while preserving Boralex’s independence and values. His goal is to achieve ambitious objectives with the Boralex teams while realizing our vision and building a sustainable company. Maintaining a balance between long-term profitable growth and creating a legacy is constant challenge.
Education and Career
- Degree in Physical Engineering, École Polytechnique de Bruxelles
- Degree in Management, Solvay Business School in Bruxelles
- Electricité de France (EDF) (1996-2001), Various roles within the future RTE and its subsidiary
- Boralex S.A., a subsidiary of Boralex, General Manager (2001-2009)
- Boralex, General Manager Europe (2019)
- Boralex, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Europe (July 2019 to November 2020)
- Boralex, President and Chief Executive Officer (2020 to present)
- CAE, Administrator (2024 to present)
