Christine Laprise

An electrical engineer (Université Laval), Christine Laprise holds a master’s degree in project management from UQAM. She has over 22 years of experience in industrial IT. After spending eight years in the forestry sector—where she designed and commissioned sawmill optimization systems—she joined BBA in 2012. Since then, she has supported clients in the mining, metallurgical, refining, battery, and food industries.

An expert in PI historian systems and IT/OT integration, she has led major projects in Québec and internationally. Notably, she contributed to the design of an integrated management centre for Société Le Nickel in New Caledonia. She also served as project manager for the automation, MES, and OT infrastructure components of Eramet’s Centenario lithium project in Argentina.

Since 2021, she has led BBA’s Operational Data Optimization and Management group, a team of over 30 professionals, where she contributes to talent and business development. Recognized for her rigour and versatility, she places collaboration among people, processes, and data at the heart of every digital transformation.