March 27, 2023 - The Board of Directors of the Association patronale des entreprises en construction du Québec (APECQ) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Alain Deschamps as Director General.

This is not Mr. Deschamps' first mandate as a senior executive. Having contributed to organizations of provincial, national and international scope, he has been able to put his leadership skills to good use, developing a great ability to identify issues, interpret situations and, above all, to contribute to solutions. Attentive and concerned about human capital, he mobilizes it, creates synergy between entrepreneurs and the various players in the industry in order to promote its evolution.

"Alain joined our team on March 6, 2009 and has quickly become a key member of our team, understanding the needs and vision of ACOAQ. He was able to create a human and efficient approach with our employees and is determined to make things happen for the benefit of our members. For us, Alain is the perfect person to fill this position," said Benito Mariano, President of ACOAQ.

As part of his mandate, Mr. Deschamps plans to reposition ACOA to a higher level by establishing a solid foundation for the value proposition and service offering. He also aims to increase revenue sources in order to implement innovative projects while remaining attractive in order to increase the membership base. Of course, Mr. Deschamps' primary mission remains the advocacy and development of members' interests through political involvement, media presence and strategic partnerships.

"I wish to make a significant contribution to the influence and development of APECQ. The residential, commercial and industrial sectors to which our members contribute require effective and collaborative representation in conjunction with all the players in the field. The announcements in the recent 2023-2024 budget attest to the government's perceptible efforts with respect to our sectors of activity. It is important to continue our mutual representations and collaborations in the interest of our members and citizens. I would like to acknowledge the support and confidence of the members of the Board of Directors in this mandate. I am very proud to join an Association with 126 years of existence that has profoundly marked the landscape of Montreal," said Mr. Deschamps.

The entire ACOAQ team wishes him much success in his new responsibilities and is very proud to be able to count on his skills and expertise to meet these new challenges.

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About ACOQ

The Association patronale des entreprises en construction du Québec (APECQ) is the largest voluntary multi-sectoral association of the construction industry in Quebec. By promoting the increased development of a variety of products and services that meet the needs of Quebec contractors for over 125 years, it has positioned itself as a true crossroads for the construction industry. Thanks to the consolidation of an efficient business network, APECQ is well positioned to propose concrete and practical solutions to optimize certain processes and move the industry forward.

For further information

Mr. Jean-René Gagnon, Vice President - Director

Cellular: 514-893-5359

Email: jrgagnon@jrgagnon.ca