BBA - Key Persons
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Vice - President, Western Canada Operations
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- Chairman of the Board
- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Chief Growth and Development Officer
With over 20 years of experience in consulting engineering and 12 years of experience at BBA, François Chapados has an excellent understanding of our industry and markets as well as client needs. Involved in many operational management mandates and strategic projects throughout the years, François has developed a solid business network.
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- Vice - President, Power and Renewables Market
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- Director
- Electrical Engineer
- Vice - President, Eastern Canada Operations
Frédéric Didier is an electrical engineer who joined the BBA team at the start of his career in 1993. He has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2007 and has contributed significantly to defining and implementing BBA's current strategic plan. Results-driven and committed to providing clients with quality deliverables, he has an in-depth knowledge of the firm's operations and culture.
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- Vice - President, Mining and Metals Market
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- Director
- Vice - President, Health, Safety and Sustainability
Julia Gartley has been a member of the BBA team since 2019, is a mineral process engineer and leads the Vancouver Mineral Processing team. Her onsite experience gives her a unique perspective on the operability and maintainability of process facilities. Julia Gartley specializes in niobium, gold and copper metallurgy and has managed complex metallurgical test programs, led trade-off studies and been in charge of project teams.
Jérôme Pelletier has over 20 years of experience at BBA where he has held various management positions, including Executive Director of Business Development, until recently. His in-depth understanding of challenges in the energy and natural resources sector, combined with his sharp business acumen, allow him to fuel our teams' resourcefulness and guide them toward developing reliable, safe and sustainable solutions.
Martin Milot has been a member of the BBA team since 1999 and is an electrical engineer who has been a key player in implementing the firm's development plan. He is known for his skills in operational management and process optimization. Martin is responsible for ensuring operational quality and efficiency across Canada while also ensuring the general engagement of our employees.
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- Mechanical Engineer
- Vice - President, Central Canada Operations and PMO
Navin Gangadin is a mechanical engineer with 25 years of experience in the mining industry. Given his involvement in all aspects of engineering design, from studies to major detailed engineering projects, he has an excellent understanding of the challenges our clients face in their operational needs. Navin Gangadin joined BBA in 2019 and the executive team in 2020 and uses his combination of technical and business knowledge to assist his team in delivering solutions that meet and even exceed client needs.
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- Director
- Electrical Engineer With an
Pierre Deslandes is an electrical engineer with an MBA and, given his strong ability to lead and engage the troops, has held various management positions within the firm. As a member of the BBA team since 1999 and a partner since 2007, he has gained over 20 years of experience in commissioning, testing, pre-operational verification and power system studies. Pierre Deslandes is also very involved in all aspects of corporate and client management.
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- Chief People and Sustainability Officer
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- Vice - President, Digital Expertise
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- Vice - President, Energy and Chemicals Market
Vincent Massé has over 20 years of operational and financial experience with high growth private businesses. Since joining BBA, he has successfully led the transformation of its financial operations through rigorous business planning, operational improvements and team building. Vincent has a real talent for establishing relationships, achieving buy-in for mergers and acquisitions and fostering solid change management.