Brent Gilmour

Chief Commercial Officer at Canada Green Building Council

Speaker

As the Chief Commercial Officer for the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), Brent provides strategic direction for market-facing programs and groundbreaking initiatives that drive green building growth. With 20 years of leadership experience, Brent plays a vital role in CAGBC’s mission, overseeing and directing all business lines.

Before joining CAGBC, Brent was the executive director of QUEST, the voice for the Smart Energy Communities marketplace. Brent was responsible for overall corporate strategy, operational direction, and stakeholder engagement, helping guide QUEST from a concept to an established non-profit organization.

A passionate champion for sustainable development, Brent has also worked with the Canadian Urban Institute, the University of Toronto’s Sustainability Office, and as an independent research consultant. Brent continues to remain involved in community development as a registered professional planner and, in 2018, was a recipient of the Clean50 Outstanding Contribution to Clean Capitalism for Cities.