Alliance Announce Appointment of Mark Weightman as Governor
The Montreal Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Weightman as Governor of Montreal’s professional basketball club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). With over 30 years of experience in professional sports, Weightman returns to a role he previously held from 2021 to 2023.
In his new position, he will oversee the strategic direction of the organization and ensure the continued strengthening of its foundations as the team prepares to enter a new stage of growth within Quebec’s professional sports landscape. Now entering its fifth season in the CEBL, the Alliance embarks on a phase defined by ambition, stability, and long-term success.
"The addition of Mark to the organization is a crucial step in the growth of the Montreal Alliance,” said Léo Bouisson, co-owner of the team since January 2025. “There are very few people in Quebec with as much experience and expertise in the world of professional sports and live events.”
“We have clearly reached a new level of maturity, and the future of our professional basketball franchise is now taking shape with clarity and optimism for the years ahead,” added co-owner Ian-Philip Paul-Hus.
An experienced leader in professional sports
Renowned for his strategic vision and ability to build and revitalize sports organizations, Mark Weightman has worked across several professional leagues, notably in football and hockey.
President and CEO of the Montreal Alouettes on two occasions (2013–2016, 2023–2025), he also devoted 23 years of service to the organization, leading several major initiatives including the expansion of Percival Molson Stadium and the organization of the 2001 and 2008 Grey Cups in Montreal.
Beyond football, Weightman led the Laval Rocket (AHL) and Place Bell from 2018 to 2020, then oversaw the creation of the Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL), an affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, which he presided over from 2020 to 2023. He was instrumental in bringing professional basketball to Montreal and spearheaded the creation of the Montreal Alliance franchise in 2021, marking the CEBL’s expansion into Quebec.
His expertise has also been sought internationally, where he contributed to the restructuring of top-tier hockey clubs in Switzerland (National League) and Sweden (Swedish Hockey League).
A return driven by passion and continuity
“I am proud to return to the Montreal Alliance, an organization that I helped build and that has tremendous potential,” said Mark Weightman. “Basketball is experiencing phenomenal growth in Quebec, and our goal is to establish the Alliance as a lasting pillar in Montreal’s sports landscape.”
About Mark Weightman
In addition to his role as Governor of the Alliance, Weightman also works as a consultant, supporting various professional sports organizations in their development, governance, and commercial strategy.
