Henri Roumi

I am honored to run as a candidate for the Quadomain Board of Directors for Buildings I and IV.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Quebec and over 25 years of experience as an Auditor and Senior Financial Advisor in the Federal Public Service. I started my career in the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. Throughout my career, I have held key audit and financial positions in the Real Property and Acquisitions Branch of Public Works and Government Services Canada.

I was the senior financial advisor to the Regional Director General, National Capital Region (NCR). Under my supervision, my team planned, allocated, monitored, and reported monthly on the budget allocation of all the buildings owned and/or leased by the Crown in the NCR. The overall budget was over half a billion dollars. This position taught me a great deal about building management as well as capital project prioritization, and short- and long-term financial planning.

As a senior financial advisor in the Acquisition Branch, I learned the complex process of acquiring the best goods and services at the best value for the Crown and taxpayers. I also learned how important it is to follow laws and regulations in the acquisition process, most importantly demonstrating fairness, openness, and probity, and avoiding the appearance of conflict of interest.

Priorities:

1- Update the Quadomain By-laws to ensure:

• Owner consultation and voting on important decisions;
• Sound procurement standards; and,
• Rigorous conflict of interest guidelines;  

2- Develop a multi-year management plan for regular maintenance and capital projects, approved by Owners and implemented by future Boards of Directors, in order to respect Owners’ payment capacity, such as:

• Prioritizing regulatory spending and critical short-term renovations to maintain building integrity; and,
• Identifying longer-term maintenance requirements and striving to beautify our living environment without putting undue stress on Owners‘ financial capacity.

3- Foster open communication between Owners and the Board, and encourage Owner participation in Committees based on their qualifications, competencies, and interest.