Emil Tagho

Emil Tagho, P.Eng., MBA, is Vice-President of Infrastructure at the James Bay Development Corporation (Société de développement de la Baie-James – SDBJ). He oversees the management of 2,660 km of roads, as well as six airports and aerodromes, ensuring the accessibility and development of Québec’s northern territory. He also leads major infrastructure projects, including the rehabilitation of the Billy-Diamond Highway, a strategic $700 million investment.

With more than 14 years of experience in infrastructure management and partnership development, he has played a key role in the creation of Aakutaah Inc. and Nikaanch Inc., two companies specializing in airport management and developed in partnership with the Cree Nation. He serves on several strategic committees, including the interministerial committee overseeing the rehabilitation of the Billy-Diamond Highway.

A member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, he holds a Master of Business Administration from Université Laval.