Montréal, September 26, 2023-Marie Hélène Cloutier, Chairman of the Board of Propulsion Québec, is proud to announce the appointment of Michelle LLambías Meunier as the organization's new President and CEO. This strategic appointment marks a new stage in the evolution of the Electric and Intelligent Transportation (EIT) industry cluster as a catalyst for innovation and sustainable development in Quebec's transportation sector.
"I'm honoured to be taking over the management of Propulsion Québec. The DNA of our cluster lies in the constant mobilization of the electric and intelligent transport ecosystem around a common vision and initiatives, a distinctive asset for Quebec. The strategic EIT sector and the available solutions are emerging and evolving rapidly. We must continue our efforts to create the winning conditions to achieve our goals of decarbonizing transportation, optimizing our energy and contributing to the Quebec economy. My commitment: to represent the voice of our members to stakeholders and help the industry grow. "concludes Michelle LLambías Meunier, President and CEO of Propulsion Québec.
Over the course of her career, Michelle LLambías Meunier has made a significant contribution to the growth and sustainability of several organizations. She will be able to draw on her knowledge of the electric and intelligent transport sector, acquired over the last few months while holding the position of Vice-President Operations within the cluster. Prior to this, she was Vice-President of Public Affairs and Government Relations at SYRUS cabinet-conseil. There, she helped various customers align their business strategies with their stakeholders. Michelle also spent eight years with the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, notably as Vice-President of Public and Corporate Affairs. Her passion for economic development and her strategic vision will be essential assets in leading Propulsion Québec, which plays a key role in the transition to more sustainable transportation solutions.
"Propulsion Québec will be able to count on Michelle's expertise as she joins the cluster in February 2023. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and the Propulsion Québec team, I would like to thank Sarah Houde for her dedication and energy, since day one in 2017, in making Quebec's electric and intelligent transportation what it is today."says Marie Hélène Cloutier, Executive Director - Customer Engagement, Partners and Mobility Innovation at Exo and Chair of the Propulsion Québec Board of Directors.
About Propulsion Québec
Quebec's electric and intelligent transportation cluster mobilizes all players in the industry around concerted projects with the aim of positioning Quebec among the leaders in the development and implementation of ground transportation modes that promote electric and intelligent transportation. Created in 2017, Propulsion Québec today has more than 260 members from different sectors and deploys its resources in seven distinct workstreams aimed at developing and supporting innovative projects. The cluster is financially supported by the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), Quebec City, Mouvement Desjardins, Fasken, Hydro-Québec, Québecor and CDPQ.
