Our board members
Kathleen Murphy
President
Kathleen is a creative and passionate Director of Marketing, with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality and tourism industry.
She is skilled in marketing research, KPI analsysis and insights, Digital Marketing, Branding and Account Management. Kathleen has previously played a key role working with business development and marketing teams to create relevant, quality, and engaging content.
Jacques Blanchet
Vice President
Social innovator who worked in a broad range of fields, from visual and performance arts to the development of standards. He was actively involved in the development of ISO 26000 - Guidance on social responsibility and ISO 20121- Sustainable events.
He helps organizations find creative solutions to achieve their social responsibility goals. His work focuses on building consensus and managing change in order to maximize organizational outcomes. He’s an aficionado of meditation and fixed-gear biking year-round.
He is the arms and legs of #MEET4IMPACT, he converts concepts into applied operational procedures.
Christian Ruel
Treasurer
At Commissionaires du Québec, Christian Ruel serves as the Chief Financial Officer. As our Treasurer, he brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles in federal and provincial Crown corporations, including notable positions at Société de la Place de Arts de Montréal and the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
His impressive academic background, which includes a master's degree in history, an MBA, and a CPA designation, underscores his commitment to transparency and sustainability in the tourism and events industry.
Geneviève Leclerc
Member
Genevieve Leclerc, our visionary co-founder, and CEO, brings over 25 years of expertise in the business events and tourism sectors. She is a catalyst for innovation, applying design thinking and impact management practices to drive transformative change.
Genevieve has trained numerous destination teams in implementing frameworks for managing a more impactful visitor economy. Her extensive network and deep understanding of community and business tourism sectors position her as a leading force for social impact.
Jacob Lilly
Member
Jacob started his career as a developer and since then, he has leveraged his expertise and work ethic in order to lead research and development as Showcare’s CTO. With his background in scientific computing and customer-facing applications, he brings a unique perspective to the design, development, and maintenance of technology.
Jacob is committed to continually push the boundaries of innovation when it comes to the development of customized solutions.
Member
Murielle is an accomplished professional with various experience in international relations, project management, and public consultation. With a background in roles at the Québec Ministry of Immigration and the United Nations Population Fund, she brings a strong foundation in event organization, and strategic partnership building. Murielle's dedication to advancing social impact and community engagement will greatly enhance our board's efforts.
Jane Cunningham
Member
Jane, a seasoned global meeting professional, passionately connects associations and destination stakeholders to highlight conferences' impact on local communities through her role at Destinations International. She collaborates with the European community to shape value propositions, furthering shared values and supporting global sustainability goals. Jane's expertise is a vital asset to our organization.
Christian Vasseur
Member
Christian brings over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and technology governance. He currently leads strategic IT initiatives and information security, including achieving ISO 27001 certification.
Previously, as CIO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal, he modernized infrastructure for major events such as COP15. He holds a Master’s in IT, a DESS in administration, and certifications in cybersecurity and Lean Six Sigma, with a focus on driving resilience and sustainable impact.
