Sophie Rousseau-Loiselle appointed Executive Director of the SHDM

The SHDM and the City of Montreal congratulate Ms. Sophie Rousseau-Loiselle on her appointment to the position of Executive Director of the SHDM.

In accordance with the rules of governance of the SHDM, this appointment was ratified during the meeting of the executive committee of the City of Montreal on September 27, 2023, on the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Company. This decision followed a rigorous and supervised recruitment process by a committee set up following the announcement of the retirement of Ms. Nancy Shoiry. Ms. Rousseau-Loiselle will take office on October 16, 2023.

« Leveraging her extensive expertise in real estate development, her understanding of urban challenges, and her knowledge of SHDM and the key players in the field, Mrs. Rousseau-Loiselle will be able to successfully continue the work undertaken by the Société to expand the availability of affordable housing for Montrealers. »I would also like to thank Ms. Nancy Shoiry, who was Executive Director of the SHDM for eight years before retiring. I salute her commitment to making this organization a key player in the Chantier Montréal Abordable project,” declared Benoit Dorais, vice-president of the executive committee and responsible for housing, real estate strategy and legal affairs.

« On behalf of the board of directors, I welcome Mrs. Rousseau-Loiselle as the Executive Director of the SHDM. Beyond her substantial experience in large-scale real estate project development, the Société will benefit from her strategic vision and unifying leadership, » said Mr. Jean-Jacques Bohémier, chairman of the board of directors. « We look forward to working together to address the challenges related to affordable housing. »

About Ms. Sophie Rousseau-Loiselle

An urban planner with a master’s degree in public administration, Mrs. Rousseau-Loiselle brings 15 years of experience in real estate, involving strategic planning, coordination of large-scale projects, and the development of financing solutions. Combining knowledge of community, social, and private sectors, she has previously served as the Executive Director of the Fédération des coopératives d’habitation montérégiennes and worked on real estate projects at SHDM. Since 2018, she has held various roles at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), particularly in the development and implementation of financial strategies for affordable rental housing.