Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada announced the appointment of David Chemla to the Board of Directors of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).
WDBA is a not-for-profit Crown corporation responsible for overseeing the construction and delivery of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. WDBA will also manage the operations of the new international crossing, a vital link that will enhance transportation capacity and trade flow along Canada's busiest border corridor.
Mr. Chemla brings over 25 years of experience in delivering and overseeing major public-private partnership (P3) infrastructure projects. As President and founder of Sage Project Advisors Inc., he advises public and private sector clients on large-scale initiatives. He has held senior leadership roles across both sectors, including four years as Vice-President of Project Delivery at Infrastructure Ontario, where he led multidisciplinary teams through the planning, budgeting, procurement, and construction of major P3 projects. His deep expertise in infrastructure delivery, governance, and complex project oversight will be a valuable asset to the WDBA Board as it advances the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
Mr. Chemla was appointed in accordance with the Government of Canada's open, competency-based selection process.
