Rodrigue Gilbert named CCA president
The Canadian Construction Association has named its newest president.
Rodrigue Gilbert, who currently serves as the national association’s vice president of public affairs and procurement practices will take over the leadership role on May 1. He succeeds Mary Van Buren who announced her retirement last fall, and who will serve her last day at the association on April 30.
CCA Chair Brenda Nobes announced the news on January 29. He and several colleagues were part of the team that interviewed candidates for the role.
In making their decision, he said, the board considered the significant impact Gilbert had at CCA over the last six years, including his advocacy work to raise CCA’s profile with the federal government, the relationships and trust built with local construction associations across the country, leadership in standard practices for construction, his bilingualism, and the knowledge he has developed in best practices in contracting by overseeing CCDC and the modernization of contracting through the new SignaSur platform.
“I am excited to take on this new role and want to thank the board and sub-committee for their trust and confidence, and I want to thank Mary for her leadership and mentorship over the last six years,” Gilbert said. “I am ready to lead CCA forward to demonstrate the value of our industry and have our members’ voices heard and their contribution to Canada properly recognized.”
Over the next several months, Van Buren and Gilbert will work closely to ensure a smooth and strategic transition at the association.