Lisa Giannone – President and COO of BFL Canada, the largest privately-owned insurance brokerage in Canada Peter Kerr with files from Alain Castonguay September 8, 2023 1256 In addition to guiding a company of 1,300 people with $2.5 billion in annual sales, Lisa Giannone is true to her parents’ values that encompass her family, hard work and giving back to the community. “My fathe...
Brittany Kennell – from Montreal to Nashville and back Peter Kerr August 9, 2023 732 After performing at the hugely successful Lasso Country Music Festival last summer, evenko has engaged the country singer as a Lasso Ambassador for this summer’s festival. Brittany Kennell’s career path into co...
Just For Laughs – laughter and comedy mayhem until July 29 The Montrealer July 24, 2023 941 Just For Laughs is arguably the world’s most important comedy festival, having launched the careers of stars such as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, the late John Candy, Rowan Atkinson and his Mr. Bean character, J...
Gabriella Gullotti – managing Maison Principale, Montreal’s première luxury event space Peter Kerr April 8, 2023 1638 Gabriella Gullotti works well under pressure – and that’s an important attribute when your job is to ensure that a couple’s wedding day runs smoothly. It is equally important when company executives are organiz...
Sun Youth launches its first-ever Capital Campaign to construct a permanent home Peter Kerr March 9, 2023 1658 The beloved organization will finally have a new, carbon neutral-building that will offer its many community services under one roof In 1954, a unique boys’ club was founded by Sid Stevens and the late Earl de ...
Sylvia Martin-Laforge – Director General of the Quebec Community Groups Network advocating for English-speaking Quebecers Peter Kerr February 15, 2023 1679 “I believe we are at a watershed moment for our community. Linguistic issues must not be seen as a zero-sum game.” Sylvia Martin-Laforge brings a wealth of government experience to her position as Director Gene...
Yves Lalumière, Montreal’s tourism ambassador to the world The Montrealer January 10, 2023 1643 A successful career in travel marketing eventually led Yves Lalumière to the top job at Tourisme Montréal. Growing up in Montreal’s East End in a family of modest economic means, it seemed unlikely that he wou...
Tony Loffreda – Senator, banker extraordinaire, philanthropist and… soccer coach! The Montrealer December 6, 2022 2484 After achieving a remarkable success with RBC, Senator Tony Loffreda now brings his customary exuberance, analytical thinking and fiscal knowledge to his role in the Canadian Senate. Tony is justifiably proud o...
Simon Chang brings positive change to Montrealers Wendy Singer November 16, 2022 1381 Simon Chang is a warm, vivacious man with a heart of gold and an innate ability to connect with just about anyone. When he enters a room, you know he has arrived, and he will leave having put a smile on everyon...
Marina Boulos-Winton – guiding Chez Doris to provide more services for vulnerable women Peter Kerr October 8, 2022 1407 Editor’s Note I first met Marina when she was the President and CEO of The Foundation of Greater Montreal, and we worked together on a story about the Foundation and the then Chairman, Dick Pound. I’ve followe...
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