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Management

Innergex announces leadership transition in its management team

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 17, 2026 · 12:18 INE · 13.74 INNERGEX RENEWABLE ENERGY INC.
INE · Price

Executive Summary

  • Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. announced that Jean Trudel will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 13, 2026, succeeding retiring long‑time CEO Michel Letellier.
  • Letellier will remain active as a member of the Investment Committee and an advisor to the new CEO, and has been honored with the title President Emeritus.
  • The transition underscores continuity in Innergex’s growth strategy, given Trudel’s extensive internal experience (CFO since 2022) and prior roles across corporate development, finance, and investor relations.

Key Details

  • Appointment: Jean Trudel appointed President & CEO, effective March 13, 2026.
  • Retirement: Michel Letellier retires after nearly 30 years with Innergex (20 years as CEO).
  • Continued Involvement: Letellier will serve on the Investment Committee and act as an advisor to Trudel.
  • Board Action: The Board of Directors awarded Letellier the title “President Emeritus.”
  • Trudel’s Background:
  • Joined Innergex in 2002 (Vice President – Corporate Development).
  • Held senior roles in investments, development, communications, and investor relations.
  • CFO since 2022, overseeing accounting, finance, treasury, tax, internal audit, continuous improvement, IT/OT.
  • Prior experience at Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and Bank of Nova Scotia’s commercial banking group.
  • Education: BBA (Finance) – HEC Montréal (1993); MBA – Queen’s University (1996).
  • Strategic Context: Trudel’s deep internal knowledge positions him to execute Innergex’s growth and performance strategy across its hydro, wind, solar, and battery storage portfolio in Canada, the U.S., France, and Chile.

Notable Quotes

“We would like to express our deep gratitude to Michel Letellier for his outstanding contribution… In recognition of the lasting impact he has had on our organization, the Innergex Board of Directors has awarded him the title of President Emeritus.” – Monique Mercier, Chair, Board of Directors

“I have no doubt that with our talented team … we will continue to advance Innergex while respecting the human values that are dear to Michel and to everyone involved in the Innergex ecosystem.” – Jean Trudel, incoming President & CEO

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