October 29th, 2021 — CMG International’s management team is proud and pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Christian Dagenais as Partner and Vice-President of Corporate Development. 

An ambitious and visionary entrepreneur, the arrival of Mr. Dagenais adds a new dimension of multi-sector experience in technology, automotive, engineering, medical and financial services to the CMG International team. In addition to having led his own projects in the real estate sector in recent years, Mr. Dagenais previously held management positions and completed mandates in major companies such as Auto Trader, Bombardier Aerospace and Bitdefender cybersecurity.

“The arrival of Mr. Dagenais within CMG International marks a turning point in the development of our company. Reporting directly to our President, Yuliya Zakharova, Mr. Dagenais brings a drive, energy and vision for the future that will help us expand and advance our mission to serve the needs of Canadian SMBs – a mission we began way back in 1975,” said Mr. Richard Rousseau, founder of CMG International.

Mr. Dagenais’ mandate within CMG International will be to grow our client base, diversify our sectors of specialization, identify new growth opportunities and, above all, contribute to the creation and enhancement of the wealth of Quebec’s entrepreneurial heritage. 

Himself a former owner-founder of a CMG International client company, Mr. Dagenais says he is very happy to join the team he has trusted over the years. “Having been an SMB entrepreneur myself, I understand all too well what it’s like to run these kinds of businesses. I know how difficult it can be to surround yourself with people who not only understand the issues and challenges of the SMB world, but who also share the same values ​​and the same ambitions. Doing business with an advisory firm like CMG is a no-brainer for SMB owners when they know their advisors have themselves experienced the ups and downs of being in business, have themselves taken risks, and are themselves entrepreneurs.”

Mr. Dagenais officially joins CMG International on November 1, 2021. On behalf of the entire team, we wish him a warm welcome and the best of luck in his new role.

Marie Harou M.A. Comm

Senior Advisor | Communications | CMG International Inc.