Three members appointed to new positions on the board of directors of the Fondation Charles-Bruneau

Esq. Richard Laramée, president of the board of directors of the Fondation Charles-Bruneau, and Ms. Rébecca Dumont, executive director, are proud to announce that three administrators have been appointed to a new position on the Fondation’s BD. Esq. Karine Aubé, Senior Director of Legal Operations at Groupe Immobilier Oxford, will serve as secretary, while Mr. Tyler Harden, Executive Vice-President of Harden, will serve as treasurer, and Mr. Pierre St-Laurent, EVP & COO Full Service for Sobeys, will serve as vice-president.

Karine Aubé – Secretary: Karine Aubé is senior director of legal operations at Groupe Immobilier Oxford, where she has worked since 2014. Previously, Esq. Aubé worked for three years for the Carbonleo developers and managers (Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs) and for Devimco (Senior Consultant, Rental). Ms. Aubé was responsible for major financing, corporate restructuring and rental portfolios for Quartier DIX30® and District Griffin®. She has held a seat on the board of directors of the Fondation Charles-Bruneau since 2019.

“My path intersected with that of the Fondation at a time when I felt a desire to make a difference in the world. The Fondation’s values, team, vision and mission convinced me, without a hint of hesitation, that this cause would become my own from now on. It is an honour and a privilege to join the extended Charles-Bruneau family and to contribute to the Fondation’s efforts to ensure that all children with cancer can be cured and go on living a healthy life.” – Esq. Aubé

Tyler Harden – Treasurer: Tyler Harden is executive vice-president of Harden, a family-owned real estate development company whose chief activity consists of developing shopping centres, office buildings, as well as residential and industrial projects. The company is vertically integrated and manages all levels of a project, including the development process, construction, leasing and management. Mr. Harden plays a key role in strategic planning, leasing, management, and the growth of Harden. He has held a seat on the board of directors of the Charles-Bruneau since 2019.

“I’m extremely proud to be involved with the Fondation Charles-Bruneau with the goal of eliminating pediatric cancer and bringing innovative approaches to the way we support children and their families through difficult times. Coming from a family-run business, we’re always thinking of future generations, which will depend on healthy children! In addition, we have a wonderful team at the Fondation, and dedicated research teams that are working hard to bring us closer to our shared objective. It’s a great privilege for me to work alongside such passionate and big-hearted people.” – Mr. Harden

Pierre St-Laurent – Vice-President: Pierre St-Laurent is EVP & COO Full Service for Sobeys, a leading grocery retailer and food distributor. He is responsible for Sobeys’ merchandising, retail operations, and supply chain across the Company’s full service and community banners. Since he joined the company in 1991, Mr. St-Laurent has worked in multiple sectors, including finance, distribution, logistics, retail operations and business development. He has held a seat on the board of directors of the Fondation Charles-Bruneau since 2014.

“At IGA/Sobeys, we’re a big family whose main goal is to nourish and sustain Quebec families on a daily basis. I believe that no child, anywhere, should have to bear the burden of being afflicted with a disease, regardless of its nature. Children are our future! Our commitment to the Fondation Charles-Bruneau was such a natural step for us, and I’m proud to be part of a beautiful team that shares the same values that I hold dear.” – Mr. St-Laurent

The Fondation Charles-Bruneau extends a warm thanks to these three exceptional members for their involvement on behalf of children with cancer. The team would also like to highlight the remarkable work achieved by Louis St-Martin, outgoing vice-president of the board of directors, and Jean Houde, outgoing treasurer; both are now administrators.