Pierre Poulain

President and CEO

Pierre Poulain is the President and CEO of Powertech Labs Inc., a subsidiary of BC Hydro, which provides performance testing, engineering studies, Hydrogen technologies and testing, and modeling for the electric utility, clean energy, and industrial sectors. He has held senior positions in the technology, energy, and transportation industries, including at Vard Electro AS, Ultra Maritime, Fleetway (Irving), and MAN Energy Solutions. He is a veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Marine and Combat Systems Engineer and Naval Officer. Pierre has a deep understanding of the knowledge-based economy, with a focus on electrification and decarbonization, and is actively involved in industry events. He holds an MBA from Saint Mary’s University, a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Dalhousie University, and a Marine Engineering Diploma from l’Institut Maritime du Quebec. Pierre is fluent in both French and English and is an active member of the community.

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Powertech Labs Inc.

12388 88th Avenue,
Surrey, BC, V3W 7R7,
CANADA

604.590.7500

We acknowledge that Powertech Labs Inc. is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem First Nations. We make this acknowledgement to remind ourselves about the significance of the enduring relationship that exists between these peoples, nations, and this land. We recognize that advancing reconciliation is a process rather than an end result, and we will continue to put efforts forward to build long-term and meaningful relationships with these communities.