A seasoned communicator, Frédéric has a broad network of influence and extensive experience in the world of industry associations and in the upper echelons of Quebec politics and government. His expertise and interests cover a broad spectrum of public and government affairs and he knows how to propose and deploy creative solutions adapted to each reality and context. He assists organizations in public policy and access to public markets, in relations with governments, the media and stakeholders, and in issues management.
Frédéric has previously served as an economic advisor to two Quebec premiers. He has also served as an advisor and executive with the Government of Quebec and as Director of Media Relations and Spokesperson for the Autorité des marchés financiers. He has also successfully defended the interests of important economic sectors by leading Canadian industry associations in the pharmaceutical, health, retail and food sectors in Quebec. In addition, he has directed the Affaires économiques de la Délégation du Québec in Boston and has served on several boards of directors, roundtables and advisory committees. Frédéric has managed a multitude of complex business, public policy and economic issues and projects. He is also a recognized spokesperson, public document and speech writer, facilitator, trainer and speaker.
He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the École des sciences de la gestion de l'UQAM and has completed a Certificate in International Business from the same institution as well as a master's degree in international business from the École supérieure de commerce de Sophia-Antipolis (Nice, France). He is currently a member of the Fundraising Committee of the Claude-Brunet Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors of IRICOR, an organization whose mandate is to facilitate and accelerate the transformation of research findings into innovative cancer therapies for the benefit of patients.
