Sept-Îles, January 20, 2025 – The Sept-Îles Port Authority (SIPA) announced today that it and its President and CEO, Pierre D. Gagnon, have agreed to launch a planned transition process for the Port’s management following the decision by the President and CEO to retire in early 2026, after 24 years at the helm.
The administration and management team will soon launch a call for talent to designate his successor to ensure business continuity and port development in accordance with the organization’s values and culture. Go HR has been retained for the hiring process and will proceed with the required messages and postings.
“One of my top priorities for 2025 will be to work with the board of directors to orchestrate a fruitful transition to select a leader for a truly exceptional team and organization. I have the highest respect and deepest gratitude for all team members, because together we experienced significant and structuring growth over the last two decades. It is really important for me to provide them with the best possible leadership and knowledge transfer to keep them focused on growth and preserve our values of respect for our users, communities and the environment. There are great opportunities on the horizon for this young team that can count on my full support during this transition,” said Mr. Gagnon.
“Since the Canada Marine Act provides that the Board of Directors is responsible for selecting the CEO of a Canadian port authority, SIPA’s Board will therefore select who will fill the position in the coming months. The board of directors has ensured that Mr. Gagnon can continue to manage all Port activities and projects until his successor is appointed,” added Bernard Lynch, Chair of SIPA’s Board of Directors.
About the Port of Sept-Îles
Boasting diverse, state-of-the-art facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is North America’s largest ore-handling port, with a projected volume for 2025 of over 40 million metric tons. It is also recognized as the largest primary aluminum port terminal in the Americas in terms of operational volume. The facilities at the Port of Sept-Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada. The Port is also deeply committed to sustainable development and has pioneered the first environmental observatory on the St. Lawrence to monitor the marine ecosystem, as well as a research chair with Université Laval to study coastal ecosystems and port operations.
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Source:
Frédérick Jolicoeur-Tétreault
Director, Communications and public relations
Port of Sept-Îles
Tel. : 418 965-3764
ftetreault@portsi.com