Management team

Stéphanie Trudeau is Executive Vice President Quebec at Énergir since January 2020. She oversees gas distribution activities in Québec and plays a leading role in the strategic thinking focused on establishing how Énergir can participate in the development of a greener and more sustainable economy for its customers and for Québec society.
Appointed Vice President in October 2012, she was given responsibility for sustainable development and public and governmental affairs, then quickly were added marketing and customer services. She was then promoted to Senior Vice-President, Regulatory, Customers and Communities in December 2016. A reorganization in June 2018 gave her new responsibilities as Senior Vice President for Customers and Operations vice-presidencies, which include sales, marketing, customer services, new construction, engineering, geomatics, network maintenance, and regional business offices. A communication expert and seasoned strategist, Stéphanie previously was Vice President, Public Affairs – Québec at Labatt Brewing Company Ltd., Director, Public Affairs at the SAQ.
Stéphanie chairs the boards of Gaz Métro Plus, Énergir, chaleur et climatisation urbaines (ECCU) and Soupe pour elles. She is a member of the board of directors and outgoing president of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ). She is a member of the Board of Directors of FitSpirit, Direxyon, the Conseil des parrains of the JCCM, ambassador for La Bourse du carbone Scol’ERE and ambassador founder of La Ruche Montréal, a crowdfunding organization.
In 2016, Stéphanie received the Medal of the National Assembly of Quebec. In 2020, Stéphanie received the Prix Femmes d’affaires du Québec in the “Cadre, dirigeante - entreprise privée” category presented by the RFAQ and the “Personnalité EnviroLys” award presented by the CETEQ. In 2021, Stephanie is the recipient of the Clean50 Sustainability Award recognizing her as one of 50 leaders who have played a leading role in advancing sustainability in Canada over the past two years.

Mr. Charles Brenn is Vice President, Information Technologies at Energir since July 2019. In this role, he oversees all aspects of information technology including architecture, project planning, development, operation and information security. Mr. Brenn has more than 20 years of experience in technology, more specifically in digital products development, e-commerce as well as modernisation and implementation of major systems. Before joining Energir, he held Vice President positions at Sogema Technologies and Outbox Technologies. Previously, he also held various I.T. management positions at Québecor and Mediagrif.

Mr. Marc-André Goyette is Vice-President, Strategy, Finance and Regulatory Affairs at Énergir since May 2022. He is responsible for the strategic planning and the transformation Office, as well as the finance, accounting, and regulatory affairs teams in Québec. His primary role is to ensure a coherent alignment between the strategic orientations of the company in Québec, financial management, and the regulatory framework.
Mr. Goyette joined Énergir in 2014. Since then, he has held several managerial positions in various departments of the company in addition to having managed large-scale strategic cross-functional projects. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Goyette held the position of Assistant Vice-President, Finance and Regulation, Québec.
From 2007 to 2014, Mr. Goyette worked as project director in economics and strategic development for WSP. He holds a master’s degree in economics from Université Laval, an MBA with a specialization in management accounting from UQAM and is a member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Québec (CPA).

Mr. Mathieu Lepage first joined Énergir in 2005 and orchestrated the acquisition of Green Mountain Power Corporation (“GMP”) in Vermont. After a brief stint at CAE, he returned to Énergir as Director, Mergers and Acquisitions and, with his team, completed the acquisition of Central Vermont Public Service and its eventual merger with GMP, working in concert with the teams in Vermont. Then successively appointed Treasurer and Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, Mergers and Acquisitions, he actively participated in the development of Énergir in the wind, solar and liquefied natural gas markets and in the buyout of Énergir, chaleur et climatisation urbaines' minority stake and the acquisition of Standard Solar. Since 2019, Mr. Lepage has been Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of GMP and since May 2021, also holds the functions of Chief Financial Officer of Énergir.
Mr. Lepage holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance and is a chartered financial analyst.

Renault Lortie has been Vice President, Customers and Gas Supply since January 2020. In this role, he is responsible for all sales, renewable gas sector development and customer service teams, and for purchasing and transportation of natural gas to Québec.
Mr. Lortie joined Énergir in 2014 as Director, Sales Major Industries, and was then promoted to Senior Director, Sales and Market Development. In 2017, he was appointed Vice President, Sales and Market Development, and in June 2018, he was named Vice President, Customers, a position that he held until his latest promotion.
Previously employed by KPMG and by SECOR Consulting as Partner in strategic planning, Mr. Lortie is an expert in the energy and natural resources sectors. He holds an MBA from HEC Montréal and is a member of the Barreau du Québec. In 2014, he won the ARISTA Provincial Contest in the Québec Young Executive category. He is currently a member of the boards of directors of Green Mountain Power, Gaz Métro Plus, Énergir urban heating and cooling, and Cégep Garneau (public academic institution).