Michael Tremblay stepping down as CEO of Invest Ottawa, joining Calian as president of IT and cyber solutions
Posted Nov 7, 2023 07:48:26 AM.
Last Updated Nov 7, 2023 10:32:42 AM.
Invest Ottawa announced on Monday, Nov. 6 that Michael Tremblay is stepping down as the organization’s chief executive officer (CEO) at the end of this month.
Tremblay, who has served as Invest Ottawa’s CEO since 2017, is set to become the president of IT and cyber solutions at Calian.
His last day with Invest Ottawa is Nov. 30
“It has been a profound honour to serve at the helm of Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards, and Area X.O, and help drive job creation and a path to sustained prosperity in Canada’s capital,” said Tremblay in a release. “As president and CEO, and a board member, I have witnessed the remarkable dedication of our team delivering impactful programs and services in every corner of our community, supporting its many diverse founders and firms. I am very grateful to our board of directors, our steadfast government funding partners, dedicated industry sponsors, our many economic development collaborators, and all coaches, mentors, and volunteers. I look forward to watching this great city continue to flourish in the years to come.”
Invest Ottawa’s board of directors is now conducting a search for its next president and CEO.
In the interim, Sonya Shorey will take on the roles left by Tremblay through this transition period.
Shorey has served as a vice president of Invest Ottawa since 2017.
“Building on Michael’s strong leadership, it is an honour to serve as interim CEO and collaborate closely with our team, board and community during this next phase of our evolution,” said Shorey. “Together, we are creating the jobs, economy and community of the future. Guided by our shared vision and updated strategic plan, we will continue to help founders and companies pursue bold moonshots, drive economic growth and job creation for our region, and achieve impact as a global tech and business hub.”
Invest Ottawa is also the manager of Bayview Yards, Ottawa’s innovation hub and one-stop business acceleration shop, and founder and operator of Area X.O, the R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity technologies.
