Candidates for the 2024 Board of Directors

Thanks to my diverse experiences, I am ready to contribute to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Club of Toronto by bringing my skills in the financial field. I bring over 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis.

My work as a consultant also allows me to be in contact with a broad ecosystem of companies operating in various sectors, primarily in Canada and the United States. This diversity allows me to continually enrich my approach to addressing the topics assigned to me, whether they are financial or otherwise.

Claire Citeau, Executive Director of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Canada (EUCCAN), is a seasoned professional with diverse experience. Currently advising the European-Canadian Trade and Investment Association (CEUTIA), she is also the Founder and President of Trade Bridges, an international trade consulting firm with offices in Ottawa, Brussels, and London. Holding senior fellowships at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, she makes significant contributions to academia. With a distinguished track record as former Executive Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) and various roles in the public and private sectors, Claire is a strategic leader with extensive international experience. 

Eunice, a passionate communicator based in Toronto, is the founder of U-EVENT, a French-speaking communications and event agency. With an educational background and a passion for marketing, she is adept at using data to influence marketing strategies. As a master of ceremonies, host, and event planner, she collaborates with diverse clients to create memorable experiences that reflect their brands. Her initiative, creativity, and organizational skills, combined with her willingness to take on challenges, make her a determined professional, ready to excel in the fields of marketing and communications. 

Dear members of the Canadian Club,
Dear members of the Selection Committee,
I am running for the Board of Directors of the Canadian Club because I support the Club's mission, which is to be: a forum offering meetings and lunches for people in the Francophone community from business, academic, cultural and governmental circles.
I would like to contribute my extensive knowledge in community development and the promotion of Francophone culture in all its diversity.
I am looking for a volunteer opportunity in a Francophone organization where I can get involved again.
Thank you for your consideration.

Junior Mandoko, administrator of the Toronto Canadian Club, is also a professor at Collège Boréal, teaching Organizational Behaviour. A member of the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals, he serves as an administrative law judge on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. 

Previously, as a professor at Collège Boréal, he taught legal parameters, instructional design, and contributed to faculty recruitment. His commitment to the Canadian justice system and his passion for teaching reflect his professional versatility and positive influence in the community. 

Aymen Karoui, current Director at Morningstar-Sustainalytics, has extensive academic and professional experience. Prior to his current role, he was a professor of economics at Glendon College, York University, and at the School of Management Sciences at the University of Quebec at Montreal. Holding a PhD in Administration (Finance) from HEC Montréal, an MBA from Laval University, and a Bachelor's degree from IHEC Carthage, Dr. Karoui has also held university administrative positions and contributed to academic publications focused on mutual funds, corporate governance, portfolio management, and responsible finance. 

Professor Charles H. Cho, PhD in Business Administration, is Professor of Sustainability Accounting at York University's Schulich School of Business. With extensive experience in audit and taxation at KPMG LLP, his research focuses on social accounting, CSR, and public accounting. In addition to contributing to prestigious academic journals, he is a board member of the Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research. Internationally recognized with distinctions such as the Honourable Knight Award, he demonstrates a consistent commitment to innovation, exemplified by initiatives such as Accounting for Impact. His community involvement, including with the Montreal YWCA Foundation, strengthens his candidacy for the board of directors of the Canadian Club of Toronto. 

I am ready to contribute to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Club of Toronto with my expertise in communications strategy and public relations, and my extensive network in the business, government, media, education, and community sectors, both in Ontario, Quebec, and internationally. Furthermore, I would be delighted to share my expertise in grant-seeking strategies. I am prepared to bring my professionalism and unique interpersonal communication skills, which provide me with a distinctive multicultural perspective and approach.

Ready to join the Board of Directors of the Canadian Club of Toronto, I combine a solid Master's-level financial education with diverse expertise. My role as a transformation program manager at TD Bank, coupled with my experience managing relationships with senior executives, provides me with strategic and operational skills. My Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification attests to my ability to improve processes. My involvement in mentoring, through TRIEC and the YMCA, underscores my capacity to positively influence others. My international background and my mastery of multicultural contexts will offer a global perspective, crucial in the Club's diverse environment. With the ambition of strengthening the Club's Francophone presence, I wish to contribute to its growth and innovation, ensuring high-quality events while increasing visibility within Toronto's Francophone community and beyond. 

Olivier Poitier, a French-Canadian who has lived in Toronto for over 10 years, brings more than 25 years of experience in the international healthcare sector. He founded GenTech101 in 2016, a MedTech business consulting firm, and UpCare Partners & Associates Inc. in 2019, specializing in the provision, implementation, and clinical support of technologies 

medical expertise in the field of neuroscience. In 2023, he co-founded UpCare Europe in Nice, with plans to establish a company in the United States in 2024 to enter the neurosurgery market. His expertise includes entrepreneurship, leadership, ethical decision-making, integrity, and communication—assets he wishes to bring to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Club of Toronto to foster the organization's growth, innovation, and sustainability. 

Claire Derelle, with a decade of management experience at KPMG, PwC, Merrill Lynch, and Christie's, currently leads sales at KPMG Canada. She excels at revenue generation, managing international teams, and optimizing processes. A passionate art enthusiast, she previously led offerings at Christie's Paris, founded Imagine Editions, and collaborates with Cowley Abbott Fine Arts. Since January 2022, she has volunteered with the Canadian Club of Toronto, seeking to renew her mandate to promote the French language and culture. Claire brings an innovative perspective, diverse experience, and an unwavering passion for the club's success.