André Caillé

Chairman of the Board 
Hydro Québec

André Caillé was appointed Chairman of the Board of Hydro-Québec in April 2005. Prior to

this appointment, he had been President and Chief Executive Officer since October 1996.

He completed his education at the Université de Montréal, where he obtained a bachelor’s

degree in specialized chemistry (1965), a master’s degree in physical chemistry (1966) and

a doctorate in physical chemistry (1968).

He was a professor and coordinator at Québec’s Institut national de la recherche scientifique until 1974. Subsequently, he was appointed Director of Québec’s environmental protection services and served as Deputy Minister of the province’s environment department until 1982.

Mr. Caillé’s arrival at Gaz Métropolitain, in 1982, marked the beginning of his career in the energy sector. Following an initial mandate as Vice President of Corporate and Public Affairs, he was appointed Senior Vice President of Administration and Public Affairs in 1983 and became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 1985. From 1987 until 1996, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer.

In May 1998, Mr. Caillé was inducted into the Order of Merit of the Association des

diplômés de l’Université de Montréal, in recognition of his efforts in enhancing the

university’s influence and promoting social development. In July 2000, the Institut national de la recherche scientifique awarded him an honorary doctorate to underscore his role in the development of Québec society. In November 2000, the Clinical Research Institute of Montréal conferred its Medal of Merit for his support of scientific research, health and education.

In November 2001, the Institut d’administration publique du Québec awarded Mr. Caillé the Pierre-De Celles Prize in recognition of his excellence as a manager. In April 2002, the Académie des Grands Montréalais welcomed Mr. Caillé, citing his exceptional contribution to the prestige and reputation of Greater Montréal. In May 2002, the Université de Montréal awarded him an honorary doctorate to underscore his career in the energy and environment fields, in the public as well as in the private sector. In May 2004, the Royal Military College of Canada awarded him an honorary doctorate in engineering.

In June 2004, he was decorated a Knight of the French Legion of Honor by the President of France, receiving the medal in March 2005. This prestigious distinction was awarded in recognition of his commitment to developing and strengthening ties, especially economic ties, between France and Québec.

In 2003, Mr. Caillé became Chancellor of the Université de Montréal. As such, he presides over meetings of the university’s board of directors. He is Chairman of the World Energy Council, and President of the Conseil des gouverneurs de la Fédération québécoise pour le saumon atlantique. He also sits on the boards of several other institutions, including the Montréal Heart Institute Research Fund, and The Conference Board of Canada.