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Chantal Bernatchez is an industrial engineer, entrepreneur and committed leader in sustainable development. With over 23 years of experience in project management, innovation and the circular economy, she supports local organisations in transforming their practices to make them more resilient, responsible and meaningful.
She is both co-founder and leader of several impactful initiatives, including Iso-Protek, Irri-Blière and Vergers d’Afrique.
Chantal mobilises teams around concrete solutions that promote economic autonomy, technological innovation and environmental sustainability. At the same time, she pursues a career as an industrial engineer at Hydro-Québec, where she leads strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Her career is marked by a constant desire to create collective value, support women’s entrepreneurship and build bridges between communities, both locally and internationally.
Distinctions récentes
- Quebec Business Women’s Award – Highly Committed Volunteer (2017)
- King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025), highlighting her significant contribution to Canada.
- Several awards in innovation and clean technology (2023–2024) related to Iso-Protek and Irri-Blière.
- The Hermante Ayotte Scholarship in Women’s Entrepreneurship (2024).
