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Daniel Charron has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Daniel served as the Vice-président Engagement sociétal et affaires publiques/VP Social Engagement & Public Affairs at Fondaction since March 2020. Prior to that, they were the Président-directeur général/CEO at Réseau Capital from June 2019 to March 2020. Daniel also held the position of Vice-président principal, Communication corporative at Le Cabinet de relations publiques NATIONAL from July 2018 to June 2019. Daniel worked as the Directeur - Québec at the Association canadienne du médicament générique (ACMG) - Québec from January 2009 to September 2018. Before that, they were the Managing Partner / Associé-directeur at Octane Stratégies from October 2006 to August 2018. Daniel also has experience as the President and CEO / Président-directeur général at MEQ - Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Québec from July 2002 to July 2006. Daniel worked as a Conseiller principal at E&B Data from July 2001 to July 2002 and as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University from September 2000 to August 2001.
Daniel Charron has a diverse education background with multiple degrees and visiting scholar positions. Daniel began their education at HEC Montréal, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in 1997, specializing in applied economics and international business. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Political Science at Université de Montréal from 1997 to 1999.
In 2000, Daniel Charron embarked on a visiting scholar experience at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, reinforcing their interest in the subject. During the same year, they also spent time as a visiting researcher at the Centre for the Study of Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde.
Building upon their academic achievements, Daniel Charron pursued a Ph.D. in Political Science at Sciences Po, which they completed in 2006. Their doctoral research focused on the field of science politique.
Based on the provided information, Daniel Charron's education history showcases a dedication to expanding their knowledge and expertise in the fields of politics and international affairs.
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Fondaction
Since its creation in 1996, Fondaction has been based on the belief that it is not only possible to do things differently in the financial and business world, it is a necessity.Fondaction helps Québecers prepare for retirement by offering affordable retirement savings to everyone. The savings collected are invested in companies across Québec.This way, Fondaction helps create and maintain quality jobs, contributing to a stronger, more equitable and greener economy.Created in 1996, Fondaction is a labour-sponsored fund with assets in excess of one billion dollars collected as retirement savings from more than 131,000 shareholders. Fondaction's direct investments and those made through investment funds support the development of more than 1 050 SMEs in different lines of business, in large part involved in various components of the social economy.Fondaction has always been resolutely committed to socially responsible finance, from the moment it was created. The principles of sustainable development are integrated in everything it does. Whether investing in businesses directly or in capital markets, Fondaction always applies the principles of responsible investment to the money entrusted by its savers.Fondaction was one of the first institutions in Québec to make accountability reports an obligation in an effort to improve its practices and contribute to moving sustainable development forward in Québec. It produced its first report on sustainable development in 2006 in accordance with the international standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the highest standards of precision and transparency in economic, social and environmental accountability.In 2010 and 2012, Fondaction remained at the forefront with its 3rd and 4th sustainable development reports, having them reviewed by an independent firm and achieving an application level of A+ from the GRI. Fondaction is the only financial institution in Québec to achieve this level.In 2014, Fondaction tabled its 5th sustainable development report, produced in accordance with the latest GRI guidelines, the G4. Fondaction also opted for Comprehensive compliance, becoming the 1st financial institution in North America and the 9th in the world to voluntarily adhere to these requirements.