Sébastien Fassier

A recognized expert in communications, Sébastien Fassier is vice-president of the public- and government-relations agency TACT. A political-science graduate, he is also a certified corporate director (ASC) and a certified CIPP/C (information privacy professional), making him one of the rare professionals in public relations in this country specializing in privacy issues.

A specialist in data-based digital strategies, he has lent his keen understanding of complex business environments to public-affairs, crisis-management and reputation-management challenges for over 20 years.

Before joining TACT he was vice-president of a firm specializing in advanced analysis and artificial intelligence, which he helped evolve, in a period of four years, from a start-up to a Canadian leader in the field.

In addition to chairing the Foundation board, Sébastien Fassier is a member of the board of directors of Opération Enfant Soleil.