C.M., MBA, ARP, FSCRP
ACJ Communication
Daniel Granger is the President of ACJ Communication, a communications and public relations firm. Previously, he served as Managing Director of the Quebec office of a global firm supporting Canadian, U.S., and multinational clients, and held the role of Partner and Vice-President of Communications Technologies at a national public relations firm.
As a lawyer by profession, he began his career in private practice and at Hydro-Québec, focusing on labour and corporate law. He later transitioned to roles as Environmental Manager and Director of Public Relations and Communications, before serving as Vice-President of Communications and Public Affairs at Teleglobe.
He has served as President of the Société des relationnistes du Québec (SRQ), the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and the HEC-Paris Alumni Association in Canada. He is President of Special Olympics Québec and a former member of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Canada. He is also President of the CPRS College of Fellows.
He holds a law degree from Université de Montréal, an MBA from École HEC de Jouy-en-Josas, an MBA from the London Graduate School of Business Studies and an MBA from New York University’s Stern Graduate School of Business Administration. He is a member of the Quebec Law Society, a member of the Order of Canada since 2018 and a Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec since 2023.
Partenaire opérationnel-Placements privés Québec
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Martin Parent holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Université du Québec à Montréal, an MBA from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia and is also certified as a corporate director by Singapore Management University (SMU).
Martin has extensive marketing and general management experience in the agri-food and consumer products industries. Since the start of his career, Martin has worked with numerous clients in the food and retail sectors. He has managed marketing and sales for companies such as Pepsi Foods, Mars and Microcell Solutions, both in Quebec and abroad, notably in the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Australia. He also held the position of CEO of Ultima Foods before its integration into Agropur, and that of the CEO of Mondelez Canada, where he was overseeing operations in Canada, including several manufacturing plants in Canada and the USA. He has been an operating partner at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec since May 2022.
CPA, CIRP
Partenaire, Conseils financiers,
Deloitte
Julie holds a CPA, CIRP and SAI designation with 22 years’ experience in restructuring, change management and corporate finance, with major consulting firms and a financial institution.
She has worked on numerous large-scale, complex Canadian restructurings in a variety of industries.
She has acted on files ranging from monitor under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, trustee under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, financial advisor to debtors and creditors.
She has a proven expertise in advising Canadian entrepreneurs in their recovery efforts.
Julie received the Jack Biddell Gold Medal for her highest score on the National Insolvency Examination and the CAIRP Award of Merit for practising her profession with excellence and distinguishing herself through leadership.
CPA, MSM, OLY,
Associé et Co-fondateur,
A2 Partners
Alexandre Bilodeau is a Partner and cofounder of Partenaires A2, a private equity firm dedicated to small and medium-sized companies in Québec and Eastern Canada. Partenaires A2 builds strong partnerships with management teams to propel the growth of portfolio companies through a collaborative and committed approach.
Prior to founding Partenaires A2, Alexandre was an investment advisor at Walter Capital Partners, where he was involved in acquisition evaluation, due diligence and portfolio investment management. He also held positions at KPMG, first as an audit consultant, then as a senior consultant in transactional services.
Alexandre was an international freestyle skier before pursuing a career in finance. During his nine years on the World Cup circuit, he won numerous world championship titles. He made Canadian sports history by winning two Olympic gold medals, first at the Vancouver Games in 2010, then in 2014 in Sochi.
Alexandre holds a Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in accounting from HEC Montréal, a Bachelor of Accounting from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business, and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Patrick Boivin is a career business executive and leader in amateur and professional sports, now focusing on the power of sport and exercise for human advancement.
Patrick joined LangLeven in 2023 as Strategist-in-Residence and is currently working with portfolio company Bearmind on their North American entry strategy. In the three years prior to joining LangLeven, Patrick held a number of strategic roles at several sports technology startups. As a seasoned executive who has spent over 20 years in senior roles with the Montreal Canadiens, the NHL, Concordia University and as President and CEO of the Montreal Alouettes, Patrick is motivated by opportunities for change and the promotion of visions, with a particular interest in human performance, health and wellness startups that will create societal change.
With a strong background in organizational transformation and growth management, Patrick embraces the role of an outsider and firmly believes in core business principles rooted in clear culture, brand value, and equality. Patrick is a lifelong athlete who has played field hockey, football, ski and tennis. He is now focused on improving his triathlon performance after completing his first Olympic distance event.
Biography coming soon
Partenaires, Audit,
KPMG
Toni Dilli is an audit partner in Montreal’s Manufacturing, Transportation and Distribution group. He has over 20 years’ experience auditing large multinationals in this sector. Toni leads the Quebec Transportation Group, is a member of KPMG’s national and global transportation team and is a member of the firm’s national forestry group.
Toni has worked primarily with SEC-registered cross-border clients reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
As part of major transformation projects, Toni has led several teams helping to manage the transition of large-scale acquisitions and restructurings. He has also taken part in several business acquisitions, due diligence and purchase price allocation projects for his clients, providing audit and other services.
He is also a quality control partner and securities auditor for several listed entities in the Montreal office, providing services to SEC-registered Canadian clients, as well as a member of the national team dedicated to technical issues in income tax and pension accounting.
Directrice principale, Affaires juridiques et réglementaires,
Banque Nationale Investissements
With over 10 years of experience in the legal field, Marielle is a Senior Manager at National Bank Investments (NBI), where she leads a team of legal professionals and oversees all aspects of legal and regulatory affairs for the organization.
She holds a Canadian Securities Course (CSC) credential from the Canadian Securities Institute, which demonstrates her knowledge and expertise in the securities industry. She has strong skills in legal compliance, corporate law, contract law, and risk management, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Marielle is passionate about providing effective and innovative legal solutions that support the business objectives and values of NBI, while ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. She is also committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued and respected.
Agent de recherche,
Université de Montréal
Jonathan is a graduate program management advisor at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in psychoeducation.
Since the early 2000s, Jonathan has been a dedicated volunteer with Special Olympics Quebec, coaching a basketball program, refereeing indoor field hockey, and serving as both a local chapter administrator and board member. He has also participated in several provincial and national games, as a mission member or official, including the 2013 edition of the World Winter Games held in South Korea.
C.M., Ph.D., FAAIDD
Professeur, Département de psychologie,
Université du Québec à Montréal
Diane Morin joined the Department of Psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal as a professor in 2001 and has held the Chair in Intellectual Disability and Behavioural Disorders since 2008. Her research interests include behavioural, physical and mental health disorders in children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders; the evaluation of programs and services for these individuals, their families and caregivers; as well as the attitudes of the general population and professionals towards intellectual disabilities. Her research is carried out with a view to finding concrete solutions to the difficulties encountered by people with an intellectual disability or an autism spectrum disorder, their families and caregivers.
At the same time, she is very active in the community, participating on numerous boards and committees of organizations and associations related to intellectual disabilities. She has been an AAIDD Fellow since 2011 and has received numerous accolades for her contribution to the field of intellectual disability, including appointment to the Order of Canada in 2014.
Athlète
Audrey has been a member of Special Olympics Québec since 2014. She currently participates in boccia, bowling, and soccer, but has also practised snowshoeing and curling in the past. Since she began playing these sports, Audrey has been able to combine her passion for sports and travel by taking part in five Provincial Games (both summer and winter), as well as the National Bowling Championship in 2018 in Prince Edward Island. She even received the Female Athlete of the Year Award in 2018.
In addition to her athletic career, Audrey is deeply involved in her community. This big-hearted woman, always ready to help others, has been volunteering for nearly 20 years with various organizations in her region (Saguenay). In 2021, Audrey joined the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Québec as an athlete representative, where she plays an active role in sharing athletes’ perspectives on a range of issues.
Vice-président aux Relations de travail,
Fraternité des policiers et policières de Montréal
Jean-François Potvin, a graduate of the École nationale de police du Québec, has been a police officer since 1994. His career has included roles with multiple agencies, including the South Shore of Montreal and for the Sûreté du Québec before joining the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal in 1998.
He served as a patrol officer and member of a specialized unit before being elected to the executive board of the Montreal Police Brotherhood (Fraternité des policiers et policières de Montréal) in 2014, as Vice-President Employment Relationships. Jean-François still holds this position on a full-time basis. Throughout his career, he has received training in industrial relations, human resources, governance and leadership.
On the personal level, Jean-François was involved for many years with minor field hockey in his region. He learned more about the Special Olympics Quebec movement when he met its founder in 2003. He also took part in activities for the Law enforcement torch run (CAF) race in Montreal. In 2018, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Québec. His role on the Board of Directors of the Montreal Police Brotherhood enables him to promote the Special Olympics Quebec movement and the Law Enforcement Torch Run activities among his 4,500 active colleagues and the 5,000 retirees of the Montreal Police Department.
Présidente,
Épisode
Laetitia Shaigetz has been working in the field of non-profit organization (NPO) financing for 19 years, having built up a rich and diversified expertise. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, her academic background includes graduate studies in cultural organization management and social and environmental responsibility, giving her a broad, multidisciplinary vision that she successfully applies to her projects.
Prior to specializing in philanthropy, she held strategic management and project management positions in the fields of communications and events, fundraising and business development. These experiences have enabled her to work with large-scale organizations and visionary entrepreneurs, supporting them in their growth and development.
Prior to specializing in philanthropy, she held strategic management and project management positions in the fields of communications and events, fundraising and business development. These experiences have enabled her to work with large-scale organizations and visionary entrepreneurs, supporting them in their growth and development.
In 2013, driven by a desire to maximize the social impact of organizations, she founded Panoramique, a company that supports NPOs and businesses in articulating strategies to increase their revenues and awareness, and to measure their impact.
In 2020, she acquired Épisode, a firm recognized for its key role in the evolution of philanthropic culture in Quebec for over 25 years. Under her leadership, Épisode has distinguished itself by its human, authentic, ambitious and forward-looking approach, reinforcing its status as an essential partner in philanthropy. Laetitia’s vision and commitment to the sustainable development of the philanthropic community were recognized by her peers in 2024, when she received the Prix Jeune repreneure du Québec at the Concours Arista of the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal.
