Manon GAUTHIER

A renowned leader in the Québec and Canadian cultural community, Manon Gauthier has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of arts and creativity, communications, and philanthropy. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to the development and influence of many local, national and international businesses and organizations. In particular, she has held senior management positions in international communications and public affairs agencies, in addition to having brilliantly led the transformation of the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, a symbol par excellence of Montréal's cultural and artistic diversity. Elected in the 2013 municipal elections, she contributed to the revitalization of the Québec metropolis, serving on the City of Montréal's Executive Committee with responsibilities for culture, heritage, design, Space for Life and equality, in addition to a number of economic issues related to entrepreneurship and the creative and cultural industries, tourism and international relations. Over the past few decades, Manon Gauthier, a visionary strategist and unifying leader, has built and maintained ties and business relationships with a vast network of stakeholders in the public and institutional spheres, as well as in the cultural and economic sectors and internationally.