Corporate
MANAGEMENT
JOHN KARAGIANNIDIS MBA, LL.B
CEO and Chairman
Mr. Karagiannidis was born and raised in Montréal, Québec, and has been involved in over 300 transactions involving emerging private and public companies with a total value in excess of $2 billion. Mr. Karagiannidis is currently a dealing representative at EMD Financial. Prior to EMD Mr. Karagiannidis worked at Marquest Capital Markets, Industrial Alliance Securities, and Desjardins Securities. Mr. Karagiannidis is an MBA graduate of the Ivey Business School (University of Western Ontario), LL.B from the University of Montréal and is a member of the Québec Bar Association.
MING JANG CPA, CGA
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jang is a Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience in senior financial management roles across various sectors, including mining, nonprofit organizations, and the medical wellness industry. He has successfully executed several companies public listings, including Numinus Wellness Inc. and most recently, Adaptogenics Health Corp. Mr. Jang currently serves as a financial consultant to various private and publicly listed companies, providing robust financial management and oversight in the structuring and implementation of financial and regulatory processes.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORS
ANDRÉ TURMEL
Executive Chairman & Director
André Turmel has more than 25 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. He has been a senior partner at one of the largest Canadian law firm, Fasken LLP, where he has practised energy, natural resources and climate change law. André has been recognized since 2006 by Best Lawyers in Canada in Energy Law. André has co-led for several years Fasken’s Global Energy Group. André has been Chair of the Canadian Bar Association – National Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Law Section and was also Chair of the Foundation of the Partners of the Biosphere of Montreal (Water, Ecosystem and Climate Change Museum of Environment Canada located in the U.S. Pavilion during the 1967 World Exposition – Montréal. André has in-depth knowledge of energy markets in North America. He has negotiated and was involved in multiple energy related transactions in Canada and abroad. André has been working more recently in the hydrogen sector with Developers and governments. André is often asked to speak on energy and climate change related issues on which he has written numerous works and articles. André sits on the Board of Hydrogène Québec and is a member of its Executive Committee. André is a member of the Québec Bar and has a LL.B (Sherbrooke), LL.M (Université de Montréal) and B.Sc. (Université de Montréal).
FABRICE CONSALVO
Director
Fabrice Consalvo brings over 30 years of leadership in the global energy sector, with deep expertise in investment, corporate finance, business development, and operational performance. He has held senior roles at Areva, where he advanced from engineer to executive in nuclear and renewable energies, and later led Accenture Canada’s Energy practice. Most recently, as Senior Director at Investissement Québec, he oversaw energy and transport electrification. In 2024, he founded Gamanergie Consulting to advise international energy companies. Throughout his career, Mr. Consalvo has spearheaded major strategic transactions, secured significant equity investments, delivered €250M in performance improvements, and negotiated partnerships across North America, Europe, and Japan. He is recognized as a driving force in building efficient and profitable energy ecosystems to accelerate the energy transition.
MARIANNE RICHER LAFLÈCHE
Director
Ms. Richer-Laflèche is a lawyer at BCF Montréal office, where she specializes in mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, corporate governance and commercial contract drafting. Prior to joining BCF, Ms. RicherLaflèche worked at another major Canadian law firm, where she was seconded on two occasions to clients in the financial services and consulting engineering sectors.
Ms. Richer-Laflèche is a graduate of Université Laval. She has acted as director and corporate secretary for several organizations, including the Fondation du Collège JésusMarie de Sillery, Prima Danse Events, Théâtre Lirychorégra 20 and is currently a member of the board of directors of the École des entrepreneurs du Québec.
