The Montréal Sacré-Coeur Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Bringing outstanding experience in investment, governance and business development, Katerine De Roche, Maxime St-Laurent and Nathalie Viens will further strengthen the Board’s expertise and diversity of perspectives.
In addition to these three seasoned professionals, the Board of Directors will also benefit from the expertise in the healthcare system of Dr. Josée Savoie, who has been appointed as an ex officio member.
Katerine De Roche
Ms. Katerine De Roche is an accomplished executive who has held leadership positions at Lune Rouge, Cirque du Soleil, Resolute Forest Products and Canadian National Railway. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous transformation, merger and acquisition, and strategic planning initiatives. Known for her collaborative approach and financial acumen, she brings more than 20 years of experience in strategy, finance and investment project management.
Actively involved in her community, she serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fondation du Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie and joined our Foundation’s Board of Directors a few months ago.
Maxime St-Laurent
Mr. Maxime St-Laurent is a respected executive and investor recognized for his long-term vision and expertise in value creation. As President of Investissements Quailco and co-founder and Managing Partner of W Investissements, he advises entrepreneurs, investors and executive teams on building successful and sustainable businesses.
A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and CFA charterholder, Mr. St-Laurent brings extensive experience in investment, finance and governance. He has served on several boards of directors, notably in the technology, manufacturing and services sectors. Having been involved in philanthropic initiatives for several years, he now puts his expertise and strategic insight to work for our Foundation as a member of the Board of Directors.
Nathalie Viens
Ms. Nathalie Viens is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in environmental services, engineering, construction, infrastructure, investment and asset management. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Sanexen, she brings her teams together to develop and implement sustainable solutions that benefit communities and address tangible environmental challenges.
A trained engineer with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering, she is also a certified corporate director (ASC, C.Dir.). She has held senior leadership positions at Accenture, CBRE Private Infrastructure, CDPQ’s Infrastructure Group, Veolia North America and SNC-Lavalin/AtkinsRéalis. Her leadership and extensive experience in operational transformation have also led her to serve on more than 15 boards of directors in Canada and internationally, including the board of BPA, which she joined in 2025.
Dr. Josée Savoie
Dr. Josée Savoie is Director, Medical and Professional Services at Santé Québec Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal — Universitaire. A trained family physician, she has more than 35 years of experience in the healthcare system, including in primary care, geriatrics and management positions.
Having held various leadership positions at Montreal Sacré-Coeur Hospital Hôpital and contributed to several provincial committees focused on healthcare system performance, Dr. Savoie is recognized for her expertise in clinical governance, service organization and continuous improvement in the quality of care.
By joining the Foundation, Ms. De Roche, Mr. St-Laurent, Ms. Viens and Dr. Savoie will help support the development of impactful projects that advance patient care, research and medical education. The Foundation team warmly welcomes them and thanks them for contributing their expertise to this essential mission.