Philippe Adam
President and Chief Executive Officer
FCPA, CA, CBV
In 2023, Philippe Adam was named President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pomerleau, one of Canada’s most prominent construction companies, to lead its growth coast-to-coast. Prior to that, Philippe held the positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and was President of Pomerleau Capital, our capital arm focusing on infrastructure investment and financing. Since his arrival at Pomerleau, the company’s revenues have increased from $2.5 billion to more than $6 billion.
As President and CEO, Philippe launched an ambitious 5-year strategic plan centred around Pomerleau's unique and amazing culture that would see the company build projects that address challenges such as the energy and climate transition, and growing needs in housing, health, education, defense, and transportation sectors.
Philippe is committed to improving the construction industry. He is engaged in transforming the perception of Canadians about the industry and is encouraging a new generation of builders to join it and improve communities across the country. As a member of the Canadian Construction Safety Council, Philippe works with other industry leaders to enhance the physical and mental health of construction workers everywhere.
In his previous role as CFO, Philippe spearheaded two of the largest transactions in Pomerleau’s history, including the acquisition of Vancouver-based ITC Construction Group and La Caisse’s $150 million investment in Pomerleau. He also established the company's first investment fund, which now totals near $250 million, to invest in infrastructure, renewable energy, and housing projects. One of Philippe’s proudest achievements has been to open Pomerleau’s shareholding to all employees, which was launched in 2023.
Prior to joining Pomerleau, Philippe worked as a CFO of both publicly listed and private companies. He worked in private equity for several years at Champlain Financial Corporation, and also gained deep financial and strategic expertise at Deloitte and as an investment banker at National Bank Financial. With over 20 years of experience in operations, corporate finance, and business strategy, Philippe has helped to grow companies at a fast-pace across the country and internationally through countless strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border operations.
Philippe sits on the board of the Douglas Foundation and is involved in several health-related and cultural philanthropic initiatives. He recently chaired the Montreal hospital grand banquet and the ball of the Montreal Contemporary Art Museum. He also serves as a board member of Pomerleau and for Pomerleau's subsidiaries, Borea Construction and ITC Construction Group. Philippe is active in several associations, including the Young Presidents' Organization, the Cercle des Présidents du Québec, and the Business Council of Canada.
Philippe earned a Bachelor of Commerce at Laval University and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from HEC Montréal. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA, CA) and holds the designation of Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), for which he was the Canadian gold medalist in 2009. In 2025, he was named a Fellow (FCPA) by the Order of CPAs of Quebec. He also earned a spot on the 2025 edition of Construction’s Most Influential People according to the trade magazine SiteNews.