Founder of AAER Inc. In 1997, Mr. Gagnon recognized the potential of renewable energy in Europe. In 2000, he decided to focus his activities in the field of sustainable development and, more particularly, wind-generated energy. This lead to the creation of AAER.
Since 1981, Mr. Gagnon had been involved in a family business operating in the natural resources sector. In such capacity, he achieved a high degree of success in establishing strategic and financial partnerships on an international level. In 1998, Mr. Gagnon developed a close collaborative relationship with Groupe Expordev, a subsidiary of the Caisse de Dépôts et Placements du Québec, in which each of Bombardier Inc., SNC-Lavalin Inc., Telesystems Inc., Bronterra and Export Development Canada (EDC) had a participating interest.
Mr. Gagnon is particularly interested in new renewable energy technologies capable of creating value for his investors. |