Board of directors
Marie-claire Uwanyiriga, President
Managing Director of E-MC Gestion Immobilière inc.
Marie-Claire Uwanyirigira is Managing Director of E-MC Gestion Immobilière inc. and Gestion Sovica inc. This property management organization has built its reputation on flexibility, professionalism and exemplary service. She is known for her strategic ideas and advice, which enhance the company's ability to manage large real estate assets and ensure growth. Her leadership skills enable her to coach and mentor diverse teams while overseeing the company's core operations. Her agile corporate culture helps her to achieve corporate goals through organic, profitable growth and, ultimately, prosperity.
Her impressive portfolio of entrepreneurial and managerial experience is reflected in her professional achievements. Ms. Uwanyirigira holds a diploma from the Institute for Governance of Public and Private Organizations (IGOPP) and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering. Ms. Uwanyirigira is also the recipient of the Mercuriade, Relève Femme d'Exception, awarded by the Fédération des Chambres de Commerces du Québec, in May 2023.
Claire Boulanger, Vice-president
Organization Administrator
An experienced executive in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, projects and building management, retail and catering and financial services, Ms. Boulanger has worked in management positions for over thirty years. A graduate of Concordia University in business administration and the CGA program at McGill University, Ms. Boulanger has also held several positions in finance and accounting during her career. In 2009, she obtained the Certified Company Administrator (ASC) diploma from the College of Administrators at Laval University. Claire joined the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Québec in 2017.
Marie-France Soucy, Secretary
Director, Legal Affairs & Associate Secretary, Ivanohé Cambridge
Ms. Soucy joined the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Québec in the fall of 2020. A lawyer by profession, she practiced for 9 years in law firms in civil and commercial litigation, before joining Ivanhoe Cambridge in 2000 as Director of Legal Affairs and Assistant Secretary responsible for corporate affaires. Ms. Soucy combines extensive expertise in governance and real estate.
Jean Armand Nkoma, Treasurer
CPA
A Chartered Professional Accountant, he brings solid expertise in financial management, governance, and risk control. Through his involvement, he hopes to contribute to the sound and sustainable management of the organization's resources, while concretely supporting Habitat for Humanity's mission: providing accessible and lasting housing solutions for families and communities.
Directors
David Martellino
General Director ACQ
With over 25 years' experience in finance and construction, David is recognized for his talent in building and leading high-performance teams. His strategic vision and proactive business acumen make him an exceptional leader and an important asset to our organization.
This appointment also demonstrates David's and ACQ Résidentiel's commitment to working hand-in-hand with leading industry partners to promote innovative and sustainable housing solutions.
Jean Phillippe Brault
Portfolio Director, Social Infrastructure, Fondaction
Mr. Brault is responsible for prospecting and developing real estate partnerships, primarily in Eastern Canada, for Fiera Real Estate Limited's ("FIL") investment strategies. He oversees projects throughout their lifecycle, from initial investment to completion. Having worked in the real estate industry since 2006, he has extensive experience in property valuation, market analysis, financing and investments.P
rior to joining FIL in 2016, he spent eight years in the real estate advisory services of Quebec's largest accounting firm, where he developed strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of residential and commercial asset classes. At FIL, he is responsible for investments in development partnerships of over 5,600 residential units representing a cost of over $1.6 billion. Jean-Philippe is also a graduate of HEC Montréal and holds a Chartered Appraiser designation from the OEAQ.
Stéphane Gagnon
President, Élévation SG
With over 25 years' experience in the construction industry as a sales and marketing manager, business development manager, engineering manager and project manager Mr. Stéphane Gagnon possesses excellent business acumen. He has developed a facility for working with professionals and customers to develop projects and solutions. His experience acquired through various positions held in a number of companies, as well as his role as an entrepreneur for over 10 years, gives him undeniable versatility.
Stéphane has also been involved in various committees and volunteer activities, such as the Association québécoise de l'industrie de l'échafaudage, where he served as president and treasurer for over 20 years. He also sat on the Marketing Committee and the Board of Directors of the Corporation des entrepreneurs généraux du Québec for 5 years.
Michèle Hubert
Expert in Strategy and Business Transformation
Michèle is an expert in strategy and business transformation, with extensive experience in the investment management, real estate, and financial services sectors. She served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Ivanhoé Cambridge, where she oversaw operations, strategy, risk management, and sustainable investment for a global real estate portfolio valued at over $75 billion. She has also worked in strategy and economic development consulting at KPMG and SECOR.
Michèle is joining the Board of Directors with great enthusiasm, driven by Habitat for Humanity’s mission to enable more families to achieve home ownership while contributing to solutions to today’s major housing challenges.