The Montreal Alouettes announced on Wednesday President and CEO Mark Weightman has stepped down effectively on Friday, March 28, 2025. Weightman was the President of the Alouettes since 2023 helping Montreal win the 110th Grey Cup in 2023 and finish in first place in the East Division in 2024 before losing to the eventual champion Toronto Argonauts in the Eastern Final.
“With the Montreal Alouettes back at the top of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and over 21,000 fans at each of the team’s home games, I’m proud of all the work we’ve done since April 2023,” Weightman said. “The excitement is back and an Alouettes game has become an event not to be missed.
I thank everyone who has been with us on this amazing journey—the administration, football operations, the coaches, the players, the fans. Special thanks to Danny for his support and friendship, and to Pierre Karl for placing his trust in me. We have shared some unforgettable moments of triumph!”
Weightman has over 30 years of experience in professional sports. The Saint-André-d’Argenteuil native was named the President and CEO of the Alouettes on March 28, 2023. He has led and collaborated with several major professional sports organizations. He played a key role into launching the Trois-Rivières Lions in 2021 where he serves as President & CEO. In addition, he is the Governor of the Montréal Alliance (CEBL).
Weightman also worked with the Laval Rocket organization and restructured a first-division professional hockey team in Switzerland (National League) and a professional hockey team in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in Sweden.
“I sincerely want to thank Mark for his commitment and dedication over the past two years,” said Montreal Alouettes owner Pierre Karl Péladeau. “When I became the owner of the team, he didn’t hesitate to return to the organization so that we could work together to restore the team to its former glory and renew its close relationship with the fans. And that is exactly what he has done. On behalf of everyone at the Alouettes, thank you Mark, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.”
Montreal confirmed that Weightman’s job will not be replaced. Instead, René Masson, Director of Finance, will become Senior Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and Danny Maciocia will become Senior Vice-President of Football Operations and General Manager.
Both will sit on the Montreal Alouettes’ Executive Committee chaired by André Brosseau, owner’s representative and member of the CFL’s Board of Governors, who will oversee the team’s administration and operations.
“As we look ahead to another season, I have full confidence in the success of this new governance arrangement,” said Pierre Karl Péladeau. “I wish everyone a great 2025 football season!”
