New woman at Montreal's helm
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Julie Gascon as president and CEO. With her proven track record in the marine industry she’ll bring in-depth knowledge of operations in the transport sector to the entire gateway and implement its strategic plan for 2023–2027.
Gascon spent most of her seafaring career on Canadian Coast Guard ships. Starting out in the west coast fleet in 1998, she also spent time on the worldwide fleet, on very large crude carriers and large passenger vessels, to complete her ‘Master Mariner’ certification.
After holding strategic positions in Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard she also served as CEO of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, until her appointment to the MPA. She’ll start work on 12 February 2024. (cj)