Board of Directors

A partner at McCarthy Tétrault, Annie Gagnon-Larocque has an active leadership in the firm’s Real Property & Planning Group and acts as the Group’s lead for the Québec region. She represents and advises clients on a variety of transactions notably real estate acquisitions, real estate financings, property development, commercial leasing, and joint-venture transactions. She represents financial institutions and public and private companies in the senior housing, retail and hotel industries. Ms. Gagnon-Larocque was President of CREW Montréal (Commercial Real Estate Women) from 2012 to 2014. She is also a member of CREW Montreal, ICSC, the Urban Development Institute and the Canadian Bar Association. Ms. Gagnon-Larocque received her BA degree with specialization in French Literature and Translation from McGill University in 1999 and her integrated BCL/LLB degree from McGill University in 2002. She joined the Chez Doris’ Board of Directors in September 2023.

Eric Thauvette is a CPA with more than 30 years of experience, the last 25 with BAT, an international consumer goods company. He is currently Vice-President and CFO of Imperial Tobacco Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of BAT. Prior to his current role, Eric completed similar assignments in North Africa, Central Asia and Europe. With a demonstrated ability to adapt and the ambition to achieve the highest standards, he has successfully led major transformation initiatives, delivering both growth and productivity gains in highly complex environments.

Currently Enterprise Architect (AVP) at Manulife, Thierry has worked in Information Technologies for more than 30 years and participates in the technology governance of Manulife’s local and global operations. He has implemented software solutions in multiple sectors, including telecoms, financial services, industrial SMEs and, as a volunteer, in minor hockey. In addition to a bachelor’s in computer engineering from École Polytechnique, Thierry holds an MBA (UQAM) and has worked within a range of management disciplines including human resources, marketing, accounting, taxation, contracts, and intellectual property, as a manager and entrepreneur, as well as through his involvement in different non-profit organizations.

Currently Vice-President, Global Corporate Communications at BRP, a world leader in powersports (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO), Katherine Chartrand’s more than 20 years’ experience in her field testifies to her great skill and commitment. She has worked in complex environments and industries undergoing transformation, notably at TC Transcontinental, Cogeco Connexion and Reitmans. Recognized for her strategic approach and proven results, she also advises management teams. Katherine sits on the board of Prompt, which supports technological innovation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (UQAM) and a certificate in communications (Université de Montréal).

Marie-Pierre Habas-Gerard is Managing Director of the Confiance AI consortium. With a PhD in quantum chemistry, she conducted research in several European centres before accumulating over 20 years’ experience in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, notably with a Montreal startup. She sits on several boards of directors and is actively involved in promoting female talent. Sensitive to the cause of homelessness, particularly among young people and women, she is involved in several community initiatives. It was in this spirit that she joined the Chez Doris Board of Directors, with gratitude and enthusiasm.

Camille Janvier-Langis is a tax law partner at Dentons Montreal, specializing in tax litigation and dispute resolution before Canadian authorities and courts. A member of the Bar since 2009, she has completed CPA Canada’s Fundamental Tax Course and has a thorough understanding of tax systems, particularly indirect taxes. Recognized for her leadership, she co-chairs Dentons Montreal’s EllesLEAD committee and founded the APFF Women’s Network. Since 2024, she has chaired the executive committee of the Donald G.H. Bowman National Tax Moot Court Competition.

Ray Kazan is a human resources professional with international expertise in talent acquisition, change management and organizational development. After working in Lebanon and Dubai in strategic HR positions, he moved to Montreal in 2020 with CAE Inc. where he is Vice President, Talent Management. He drives innovative strategies to optimize the company’s corporate culture and global talent pool. Committed to the community, he has been a director of Helem Montréal and co-chair of the mentoring program at La Gouvernance au Féminin.

Laura Kennedy, a Montreal-based executive, has developed practices for major international firms such as Deloitte and EY. A consultant with a passion for customer experience (CX), she builds expert teams to meet market needs. Committed, she campaigns for the promotion of women in technology and defends women’s mental and physical health. In Toronto, she supported women recovering from trauma, a commitment she continues to pursue. Inspired by programs like the Jean Tweed Centre, she shares Chez Doris’ caring, non-judgmental vision.

Having played global strategic leadership roles as a senior executive for leading international companies and as a partner in top-tier consulting firms, Mary has built an extensive array of skills around strategy, sustainability, and organizational culture. Mary serves as a trusted advisor to CEOs and senior executives in the US, Canada and Europe on strategy, culture, governance, and leadership issues. She has also led culture and organization transformation initiatives in multi-billion-dollar companies and crown Corporations. She is currently a board member and partner at MNP Consulting, where she leads the National Strategy Practice. Mary has served on several not-for-profit boards, typically as Board or Committee Chair.

André Morris has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, where he has worked closely with numerous executives, business leaders, healthcare professionals and charities. André holds a life and group insurance licence and has successfully completed the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board’s residential real estate brokerage program. He also holds the prestigious Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation. Outside of his professional career, André attaches great importance to his community involvement. He joined the Chez Doris’ Board of Directors in September 2023.

Mark Shalhoub has worked as a broadcast journalist (CTV News, CJAD 800, 940 News, Q92, etc.) in a variety of News and Sports capacities over the last 20 years. He has also been an on-air / online commercial video storyteller (Mark Shalhoub Communications) over the last decade, producing hundreds of videos of all types. Mark’s commitment to Chez Doris is longstanding; as a member of Rotaract in 1988, he volunteered to paint our house’s outdoor steps and has been the MC at our Tea fundraiser, finally joining the Board in December of 2014.

Kseniya Veretelnik is Senior Director of Legal Affairs at Vosker, where she oversees contracts, compliance and regulatory affairs. With experience at Metro Supply Chain, Cogeco Communications and in labor law, she has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2013 and is a graduate of Université de Montréal (LL.B.) and Osgoode Hall Law School (J.D.). Active in governance, she has taken training courses with IGOPP and the RJCCQ and has sat on several social boards. Kseniya joined the Chez Doris Board of Directors in 2025.