Christine Bergeron: Vancity & Concert Properties Leader Dies After Cancer Battle
Christine Bergeron, the former CEO of both Concert Properties and Vancity Credit Union, died on February 13, 2026, after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released by Concert Properties.
Bergeron’s tenure at Concert Properties, one of British Columbia’s largest real estate development companies, spanned from September 2023 to September 2025. The company described the period as “transformative,” and she began a depart of absence in October 2025. John Dooling, interim CEO, managing director, and chief financial officer of Concert Properties, stated, “Christine was a rare and exceptional leader, whose professional brilliance was matched by her depth of character and belief in people. She asked the hard questions, listened deeply and challenged us not to simply deliver results, but to do so in a way that honours our values.”
Prior to leading Concert Properties, Bergeron served as president and CEO of Vancity, Canada’s largest credit union, a position she held for over a decade. During her leadership, Vancity achieved record financial results in both 2020 and 2021. Vancity released a statement noting that as CEO, Bergeron “steered Vancity through the pandemic and advanced Vancity’s commitment to climate action, equity and building resilient communities — all through a people-first lens. Under her leadership, serving our members and caring for each other was always top of mind.” The statement further described her as a “kind, compassionate person, a beloved leader and colleague.”
Bergeron’s career extended beyond these prominent roles. Before joining Vancity, she was involved in sustainable finance and impact investing, contributing to the launch of Chrysalix Energy Ventures, a cleantech venture firm, and co-founding Shoreline West Asset Management. She received numerous awards recognizing her contributions to business and the community.
Throughout her career, Bergeron actively participated in governance and public policy, serving on the boards of nearly 20 organizations. Most recently, she held positions on the boards of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) and the Urban Development Institute (UDI). Bridgitte Anderson, president and CEO of GVBOT, said, “Christine left an indelible mark on all the operate she embraced. She was curious, strategic, and smart. My heart goes out to her family and friends. Our community has lost a real force, whose contributions will be dearly missed.”
Anne McMullin, who recently stepped down as president and CEO of UDI, expressed being “beyond heartbroken,” adding that she and Bergeron had navigated their careers, motherhood, and friendship together. “I was so excited when she was named CEO of Concert Properties, and I would actually secure to work alongside her,” McMullin said.
Dooling concluded, “Christine’s passing has left a deep sense of loss across Concert Properties. She will be greatly missed by all of us who had the honour of knowing her.”