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APPOINTMENTS AT RYAN AFFAIRES PUBLIQUES

Glenn Castanheira joins the team

Montreal, December 10, 2019. It is with great pleasure that Mr. Patrice Ryan, president of Ryan Affaires publiques, announces a series of promotions and an appointment at the firm, effective December 1st, 2019.

Mr. Glenn Castanheira, a recognized expert in urban affairs, as well as in the areas of commerce, real estate, tourism and the cultural and creative industries, is appointed Director within the firm. “We have collaborated with Glenn in the past and our ability to work well together was evident. His personality and values are similar to ours and our clients will be privileged to benefit from his knowledge and dynamism, just like the rest of the team. “I look forward to this new collaboration,” says Patrice Ryan, who recalls Glenn’s long-time community and political involvement.

Mr. Ryan is also announcing the following promotions :

Ms. Zoé Lajoie is promoted to Director.

Since joining Ryan AP over three years ago, Zoé has demonstrated a strong sense of leadership and creativity for the benefit of our clients. Her professionalism and rigour are valued not only by our clients but also by her colleagues. She is also involved in the Montreal business community as the Public Affairs Committee Director of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montreal.

Ms. Valérie Pomerleau is promoted to Director.

After only one year at Ryan AP, Valérie stands out for her great energy, professionalism, and business development skills, essential elements in the firm’s growth. Ms. Pomerleau is fully dedicated to the success of our clients, in addition to being involved in her community and as part of our team.

Ms. Rosalie Tremblay-Cloutier is promoted to Consultant.

Less than a year after joining Ryan AP, Rosalie is recognized amongst our clients and her colleagues for her hard work. Involved in many files and always listening to those around her, Rosalie is also active in the community and political arena.

Patrice Ryan concluded this series of appointments by adding, “I congratulate all my colleagues on their recent appointments and thank them for the passion and energy they bring to the team. We all look forward to start working with Glenn, who will have much to contribute to our clients.

Ryan Affaires publiques is a communication and government relations firm. Our clients rely on us to convince their stakeholders and the government of the merits of their arguments. We are committed to help them be heard, understood and to convince their target audience. We pride ourselves on the level of professionalism and the quality of our work to achieve our clients’ objectives.

Our services

A Boutique Agency – Our clients get the royal treatment. We give them our undivided attention and interest. Clients deal with the same people they meet the first time and they can reach us anytime. Whenever required, we will be onsite with you and your team.

Our Expertise – Our firm knows the Quebec business environment inside out. Founded in 2006, our firm has been recognized as a leader in both government and public relations by independent and peer groups.

Simplicity / Flexibility – Our goal is to make life simpler for you and we will be flexible in allocating our resources to ensure that you are satisfied.

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Our team

In order to successfully fulfill your governmental relations and communications needs, you can rely our dynamic and flexible teams composed of professionals whose skills and experience complete each other.

PATRICE RYAN [president] •1. Former Canadian diplomat. Prior to founding Ryan Affaires publiques, Patrice worked at a senior level in public relations for large corporations. •2. He holds a BA in economics from McGill University and a Masters in Public Policy and Administration (MPA) from Columbia University.

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MICHELLE COURCHESNE [strategic advisor] •1. Michelle is a well-known public figure. She held several strategic positions, such as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education and President of the Treasury Board. 2. Deputy Minister of Culture from 1988 to 1995, she was also a senior official with private companies and director general of the OSM.

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ÉTIENNE GOSSELIN, PhD [vice president] •1. Étienne is a top strategist and embodies our intellectual rigour through his ability to develop solid and credible arguments. •2. He holds a PhD in social studies of medicine from McGill University.

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FRÉDÉRIC TREMBLAY [vice president] •1. Frédéric Tremblay has several years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs and crisis management. During his corporate career as a high-level senior manager, he gained experience leading large communications and public relations teams within major companies. He also held the positions of Vice President with two global public affairs agencies, providing consulting services to companies in a wide range of industries. •2. He holds a Bachelor of Economics degree.

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ZOÉ LAJOIE, M.Sc [director] •1. Zoé possesses a rigourous sense of analysis and an advanced synthesis capability, and has extensive experience in policy analysis. •2. She holds a B.A. Honours in Political Science from McGill University and a M.Sc in Public and International Affairs from the Université de Montréal.

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VALÉRIE POMERLEAU [director] •1. Former political advisor to the Minister of Energy, Natural resources and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan’s parliamentary assistant, Valérie has expertise in managing issues and in communications. •2. A graduate in Accounting from Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, she recently completed Project Management training at the Université Laval.

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MARC DUCHESNE, M.A. [director] •1. Seasoned communicator with expertise in crisis management and media relations, Marc was a spokesman for multinational companies in the aerospace sector for more than fifteen years. •2. With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communications from the Université du Québec à Montréal, integrated communication mandates hold no secrets for him.

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GLENN CASTANHEIRA [director] •1. With over a decade working within the political and business realm, Glenn is a renowned expert in urban affairs and in the sectors of real estate, tourism, retail as well as in the cultural and creative industries. •2. He has a background in Urban Retail at Harvard University and in Urban Affaires at ETH Zurich.

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MARIE-ANNE BÉLANGER [senior consultant] •1. Marie-Anne has extensive experience in a highly advanced R&D environment and in-depth expertise in energy and natural resources. •2. She has a Law and Communication background from the Université du Québec à Montréal and the Université Laval.

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YASMINE RAGALA [consultant] •1.Yasmine completed several internships abroad within two international organizations and a private company. •2. She holds a B.A. in International Studies and a M. Sc in Public and International Affairs from the Université de Montréal.

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CHRISTINE MAYDOSSIAN [consultant] •1.Former Policy Advisor to the late Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto and to Chief Government Whip John Duncan at the Parliament of Canada. Christine has extensive experience in public policy, issues management, and communications across the country and abroad. •2. She holds a bilingual Masters in Public and International Affairs from Glendon College, York University, with an exchange at Sciences Po Paris.

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ROSALIE TREMBLAY-CLOUTIER [consultant] •1. Former paralegal in the private and public sector, Rosalie was also press attaché in the 2018 electoral campaign. •2. She holds a paralegal degree and she is currently pursuing her studies in public relations and political sciences at Université de Montréal.

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CAMILLE MICHAUD [research consultant] •1. Having worked for multiple elected members of the City of Laval, Camille has experience in the municipal sector. 2. Holder of a B.A. in Political and Economic Sciences from the Université de Montréal, she is pursuing her studies at the Master’s level in Public and International Affairs.

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JEANNE DIAZ [research consultant] •1. Jeanne has built her professional experience in French political institutions, as much on the ministerial level as on the municipal and parliamentary levels. 2. She holds a Bachelor in Economic, Social and Political Sciences from the Institut Catholique de Paris, and a Master in Public Affairs from the Université Paris-Dauphine.

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LORRAINE BERKHOFF [coordinator] •1. Lorraine coordinates the operations of the team. She has extensive experience in administration, marketing and business development within world class companies. •2. She holds diplomas in International Relations and Communication.

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