Julie Godin Elevated to Executive Chair as CGI Undergoes Strategic Leadership Transition

2025-12-23 12:33:29

Canadian technology company CGI Inc. (GIB) has announced a significant restructuring of its board leadership, with Julie Godin set to assume the position of Executive Chair. The transition marks a planned succession as Serge Godin, the current Executive Chair, transitions to the role of Co-Chair on the Board of Directors.

The appointment of Julie Godin follows CGI’s most recent shareholders meeting. Previously serving as Co-Chair and Executive Vice-President overseeing Strategic Planning and Corporate Development, Godin brings extensive experience in the company’s long-term strategic direction. Her elevation to Executive Chair represents a continuation of the company’s established leadership pipeline and governance framework.

Serge Godin’s shift to Co-Chair reflects a measured transition designed to ensure operational stability during the leadership change. The restructured board composition is expected to strengthen CGI’s strategic positioning as it navigates evolving market dynamics in the technology services sector.

In early trading on the New York Stock Exchange, CGI’s shares demonstrated positive momentum, reaching $114.91 with a gain of 0.40 percent, reflecting market confidence in the company’s leadership continuity and future direction.

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