Pierre Despars
Director/Board Member at Green Mountain Power Corp.
Network origin in Pierre Despars first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Financial Executives International Canada
 Financial Executives International Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Financial Executives International Canada operates as a professional membership organization. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 66 |
Concordia University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 59 |
HEC Montréal
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 33 |
Green Mountain Power Corp.
 Green Mountain Power Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Green Mountain Power Corp. provides electricity and energy services. The firm offers ductless heat pump, heat pump water heater, weatherization, tesla power wall products and eHome program. Its products include GMP energy bundle, resilient home and eControl. The company was founded on April 7, 1893 and is headquartered in Colchester, VT.
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| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 23 |
Hydro-Québec
 Hydro-Québec Electric UtilitiesUtilities Hydro-Qu?bec engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power. It supplies residential and businesses. The company was founded on April 14, 1944 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 13 |
Northern New England Energy Corp.
 Northern New England Energy Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Northern New England Energy Corp. engages in the distribution of natural gas. The company is headquartered in South Burlington, VT.
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| Subsidiary | Gas Distributors | 7 |
HQ Energy Holdings, Inc. (Canada)
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| Private Company | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Pierre Despars via their personal network
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Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Calgary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CGI INC. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta operates as the professional organization representing more than 28,000 CPAs across the province. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Alberta | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Énergir, Inc.
 Énergir, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Énergir, Inc. engages in the distribution, transportation, and storage of natural gas primarily in Canada, as well as in the United States. It also distributes electricity in Vermont and involves in energy service business, which include the sale, lease, and maintenance of natural gas appliances. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Gas Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Université Laval | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Vermont Transco LLC
 Vermont Transco LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Vermont Transco LLC offers electric power distribution. The company was founded on June 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Rutland, VT. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Gaz Métro LNG LP
 Gaz Métro LNG LP Gas DistributorsUtilities Gaz Métro LNG LP develops renewable, liquefied and compressed natural gas, solar and wind power and hydroelectricity. The firm offers sales, rental and maintenance services for natural gas appliances. It also provides natural gas transportation and storage for distributors, carriers and customers. The company was founded in October 1955 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Gas Distributors | Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
 Vermont Mutual Insurance Group Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Vermont Mutual Insurance Group provides insurance services. It provides commercial, personal property, and casualty insurance for auto, business owners, homeowners, and inland marine. The company was founded on January 21, 1828 and is headquartered in Montpelier, VT. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Energir LP
 Energir LP Gas DistributorsUtilities Energir LP is a Canadian diversified energy company with more than $8 billion in assets, serving approximately 530,000 customers and communities. The company is based in Montreal, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company operates through its subsidiaries, generating electricity from hydraulic, wind, and solar sources, and is the leading electricity distributor and sole natural gas distributor in Quebec. Energir aims to become the partner of choice for those striving towards a better energy future, investing in innovative energy projects such as renewable natural gas and liquefied and compressed natural gas. The company was founded in 1957, and Éric Lachance has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Gas Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Elk Valley Coal Corp.
 Elk Valley Coal Corp. CoalEnergy Minerals Part of Teck Resources Limited, Elk Valley Coal Corp. is a Canadian company that provides bituminous coal and lignite surface mining services. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. | Coal | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
Greenfield Global, Inc.
 Greenfield Global, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Greenfield Global, Inc. engages in the production of specialty alcohols. Its products include fuel ethanol, industrial and beverage distillers’ grains, corn oil, and GreenField naturals. The company was founded by Kenneth E. Field in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Chief Administrative Officer | |
| Rotman School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| VALENER INC | Gas Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
| McMaster University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Vermont Business Roundtable, Inc.
 Vermont Business Roundtable, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vermont Business Roundtable, Inc. operates as nonprofit organization. The company was founded on December 28, 1987 and is headquartered in South Burlington, VT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) is a national accounting organization representing over 220,000 CPAs at national and international levels. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. CPA Canada collaborates with provincial and territorial regulatory bodies to support the profession and promote transparency in financial markets. The organization contributes to standard setting and public policy and works with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. CPA Canada provides extensive resources covering sustainability, corporate reporting, standards, and audit issues. The organization champions best practices that benefit business and society and prepares its members for an ever-evolving operating environment featuring unprecedented change. Pamela Steer has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2022. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Specialty Insurance | Director/Board Member Treasurer | |
| BIONIK LABORATORIES CORP. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Founder | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
Canadian Gas Association
 Canadian Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Gas Association operates as an association for natural gas distribution industry. It represents natural gas distribution companies, transmission companies, equipment manufacturers and other service providers. The firm's distribution companies deliver natural gas to homes, schools, hospitals, places of worship, to meet their energy needs. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Clearwater Seafoods LP
 Clearwater Seafoods LP Food DistributorsDistribution Services Clearwater Seafoods LP provides Seafood products. It operates a large fleet of vessels and owns several processing plants throughout Eastern Canada. Its products include hardshell lobsters, crabs, clams, shrimp, masagoes, and scallops. The company was founded by John Risley and Colin MacDonald in 1976 and is headquartered in Bedford, Canada. | Food Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Public Communications Contact | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Canadian Petroleum Tax Society
 The Canadian Petroleum Tax Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian Petroleum Tax Society provides taxation and financial services to petroleum and gas industry. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The University of Vermont Medical Center
 The University of Vermont Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The University of Vermont Medical Center provides healthcare services. The firm's services include the Level 1 Trauma Center, the Vermont Children's Hospital, the Vermont Cancer Center, the Ambulatory Care Center, and the Birthing Center. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Simon Fraser University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| PAINTED PONY ENERGY LTD. | Oil & Gas Production | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED | Integrated Oil | Director of Finance/CFO Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
 The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia is an association of accountants based in Vancouver, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Australia. The Canadian company operates as an association of accountants. The CEO of the private company is Lori Mathison. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Quebec | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CENTERRA GOLD INC. | Precious Metals | President Director of Finance/CFO | |
National Money Mart Co.
 National Money Mart Co. Regional BanksFinance National Money Mart Co. provides financial services. It specializes in check encashment. The firm's solutions include cheque cashing, payday loans, money transfers, easytax, currency exchange, bill payments and credit card issuance. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Regional Banks | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Investment ManagersFinance The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is a government-owned institutional fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Founded in 1965, CDPQ manages the funds of several depositor groups primarily for public and parapublic pension and insurance plans which pay out benefits to more than two million Quebecers each year. | Investment Managers | Head-Fixed Income Invts Director of Finance/CFO | |
| CAE INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Financial Executives International
 Financial Executives International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Financial Executives International enhances member professional development through peer networking, career planning services, conferences, publications and special reports, and research. Its members include Chief Financial Officers, Vice Presidents of Finance, Treasurers, and Controllers. The company was founded in December 1931 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin |
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International
| Canada | 41 |
| United States | 10 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 14 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Utilities | 7 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Energy Minerals | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 380 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 177 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 163 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 84 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 56 |
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| Frances Gregg Rathke | 34 |
| Vic Wells | 27 |
| Robert Maitland | 26 |
| Edward Kress | 25 |
| Manon Brouillette | 25 |
| Douglas Urch | 23 |
| Mary Powell | 22 |
| Sophie Brochu | 21 |
| James K. Wilson | 21 |
| Claude Tessier | 20 |
| Bruce Charles Ramsden | 20 |
| Bruce G. Waterman | 19 |
| Jeffrey Parr | 18 |
| Jim Brown | 18 |
| Laura Cillis | 17 |
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