Christine Bergeron, a highly respected figure in British Columbia’s business community and former CEO of both Concert Properties and Vancity Credit Union, died February 13, 2026, following a battle with cancer. She was 58.
Bergeron’s tenure as president and CEO of Concert Properties, beginning in September 2023 and concluding with a leave of absence in October 2025, was characterized by significant change within the real estate development firm, according to a statement released by the company. “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,” said John Dooling, interim CEO, managing director, and chief financial officer of Concert Properties.
Prior to leading Concert Properties, Bergeron spent over a decade at Vancity, culminating in her role as president and CEO. During her leadership, Vancity achieved record financial results in both 2020 and 2021. The credit union emphasized her commitment to social and environmental responsibility, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As CEO, Christine 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,” Vancity stated.
Before joining Vancity, Bergeron was involved in the burgeoning field of sustainable finance and impact investing. She played a role in the launch of Chrysalix Energy Ventures, a cleantech venture firm, and later co-founded Shoreline West Asset Management. Her contributions to the business sector and the broader community were widely recognized through numerous awards throughout her career.
Bergeron’s influence extended beyond executive roles, as she actively participated in governance and public policy through numerous board and advisory positions, serving on approximately 20 organizations over the course of her career. She most recently 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, described Bergeron as “curious, strategic, and smart,” adding, “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 her deep sorrow, stating, “I’ve known Christine along the way as we’ve navigated careers, motherhood, friendship and staying grounded — which she always did. I was so excited when she was named CEO of Concert Properties, and I would actually get to work alongside her.”
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.”
