Board of Directors

MD, FRCSC

Medical Director, Cedars Cancer Foundation and Chief of Cancer Care Mission

Richard Tomlinson Chair for Urologic Research

Professor of Oncology and Urology at McGill University

McGill University Health Centre

Dr. Aprikian received his medical education and general surgery training at the University of Sherbrooke. He went on to pursue his Urology Residency at McGill University in Montreal and continued his post-graduate training and research in prostate cancer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. An accomplished surgeon, teacher and researcher, Dr. Aprikian is pleased to be leading the Biobank Committee of PROCURE and serving as a medical advisor.

MD, LL. B. Chairman of the Board, PROCURE Venture Partner, Teralys Capital Inc

Cédric Bisson is venture partner in charge of healthcare and life sciences investments at Teralys Capital Inc., Canada’s largest technology fund of funds. Prior to joining Teralys Capital, Mr. Bisson was the managing partner in life sciences at iNovia Capital, an entrepreneurial venture capital firm where he focused on biopharmaceuticals and medical devices. He also held the position of associate principal at McKinsey & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, where he co-led the Canadian healthcare practice and pursued extensive professional activities in Montréal, New York City and Paris. In addition to his duties as Chairman of the Board of Procure and active member of many of its committees, Mr. Bisson serves on the boards of a few biotech companies (in Canada and the USA), BIOQuébec (Québec’s life sciences industry association), and the Montréal Biennale of Art. Mr. Bisson obtained an MD degree from McGill University and a JD (law) degree from Université de Montréal.

Business Developer and Web Strategist

Jean-Philippe Duchesneau is co-owner of Voiles en Voiles and Groupe Écorécréo, two companies in the tourism industry. A lawyer by training, he began to practice law as a political advisor to the Minister of Justice and the office of the Deputy Prime Minister of Quebec. He subsequently practiced law as a federal Crown prosecutor before being appointed as an attorney for the United Nations (UN) in The Hague, Netherlands. In 2010, he founded a web agency specialized in web strategy and internet marketing. Jean-Philippe won the Attorney of the Year award in 2008 awarded by the Young Bar Association and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Service d’hébergement St-Denis and he joined PROCURE in 2015.

Co-founder of FLS Transportation Services Inc.

Mr. Michael Flinker graduated from Concordia University in May 1977 with a B. Comm, majoring in accounting. He is president and co-founder of FLS Transportation Services Inc., a highly successful transportation company with 7 offices in the U.S.A. and 4 in Canada. In addition to his responsibilities in his own company and as a member of the Board of Directors of PROCURE, Mr. Flinker sits on the board of the Jewish General Hospital, on the board of Mount Sinai Hospital and has sat on the boards of Solomon Schechter Academy and the Israel Cancer Research Foundation. He has also been actively involved in Federation Combined Jewish Appeal. Mr. Flinker is a spokesperson for PROCURE, is the Chair of PROCURE’s Education and Awareness committee, and is an active participant in the establishment of innovative fundraising approaches for PROCURE.

President, SAJO Co-founder, C.U.R.E.

Salvatore Guerrera runs a highly successful general contracting firm specializing in interior finishing for high-end retail chains. His energy, vision and integrity extend beyond his business dealings and into his charitable endeavours. He has been deeply affected by loved ones who have battled both breast and prostate cancer. A tireless advocate of the environment and healthcare, he serves PROCURE as Chair of the Implementation Committee as well as serving on the Fund-raising & Finance Committee.

Lawyer Partner, Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg

Peter Mendell is a partner specializing in international commercial transactions – principally mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He has benefited from his varied experience by leading major international mandates and assisting a large international clientele on five continents with particular emphasis in Europe, Asia and the Americas. As a consequence, Peter has acquired significant knowledge and experience in dealing with a wide diversity of cultures.

President, Franco Niro Holdings Inc

Franco Niro,

Media Personality and PROCURE Ambassador Emeritus

Jean Pagé’s reputable media career began at the age of 21 where he worked in radio and television, including weekends at AM radio station CJMT in Chicoutimi. Pagé then became Director of Information at CJMT for five years before becoming host of a public affairs radio program with Radio Canada in Québec City. At the same time, he was busy reading news for Radio Canada’s television sports division. In 1982, he began covering national events such as Hockey Night in Canada and the Olympic Games full time. In August 2003, he became host of TQS’ 110% where he now animates the program’s highly charged debates, a sports television concept unique in Québec. Today, he also contributes his energy and drive to educating men on the importance of prostate cancer awareness acting as a spokesperson for PROCURE. He is the Co-Chair of the Walk of Courage and an active member of the Education and Awareness Committee.

President and CEO, PROCURE

Laurent Proulx joined PROCURE as Executive Director in 2013 until 2017 when he became President and CEO of PROCURE. He is the co-founder of NStein Technologies, where he was Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer until 2008. Following a 48 year old diagnosis of prostate cancer, he imagine, design and organize the PROCURE Tour du Courage. Since its first edition in 2010, this three-stage cycling event alone has raised more than $2 million. On June 20, 2010, PROCURE awarded Mr. Proulx the Founding President’s Laureate for outstanding contributions to the organization’s activities. On June 28, 2010, the media in turn emphasized his fighting temper and his commitment by appointing him Personality of the week La Presse Radio-Canada. Barely a year after his operation, this determined triathlete successfully completed in November 2010 the Ironman of Arizona.

Chairman and CEO, TNG Corporation

Richard Renaud, a highly successful businessman and renowned philanthropist, has served as a director on numerous business, educational, healthcare and cultural boards. He credits his education at Loyola College of Montreal for much of his success and is dedicated to promoting education and healthcare as core means to enhance people’s lives. He serves on both the Board Development and Fund-raising & Finance Committees of PROCURE.

MD, FRCSC Professor and Chief of Urology

Director of Urologic Oncology

U of M Endowed Chair in Prostate Cancer

University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM)

Dr Fred Saad obtained his medical degree in 1985 from the University of Montreal. He completed a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology in 1992. Dr Saad established the urologic oncology clinic at the CHUM and the Molecular Oncology Prostate Cancer Research Laboratory at the Montreal Cancer Institute of the University of Montreal. In 2004 he was awarded the first Universtiy of Montreal Chair in Prostate Cancer. In 2005 he was the recipient of the CHUM leadership award in medicine. In 2007, he became President of the Canadian Urologic Oncology Group and the National Cancer institute of Canada G-U Group. Dr Saad has authored over 200 scientific articles/book chapters and 500 scientific abstracts. He has been an invited speaker/professor in over 20 different countries. Dr. Saad sits on the PROCURE Quebec Prostate Cancer Biobank Committee and acts as a medical advisor for PROCURE

President of the Montreal Impact and Saputo

Joey Saputo is the President of the Montreal Impact and Saputo Stadium. He was the founding president of the Montreal Impact in 1993, when the Saputo Group was the sole owner of the team. He was also involved in the sale of the club to a group of shareholders in 1999. In 2002, with the Impact becoming a non-profit organization, Joey Saputo played a pivotal role in the re-launch of the club and returned as President. He then spearheaded the construction of Saputo Stadium, the team’s new home, inaugurated at Olympic Parc Montreal, May 19, 2008. Joey Saputo was also very involved in the management of his family’s assets consolidated under Jolina Capital Inc., an asset management company. He is currently an advisor to Jolina Capital Inc., which is a shareholder and/or majority shareholder in various companies in the food, transportation, softwood lumber and real estate sectors. Joey Saputo is currently on the board of directors of the publicly traded company Transforce Inc. Father of 4 boys, he is recognized for his commitment to the community.

Copresident, Youville Haussmann Park

A pioneer of experiential marketing in the digital age, Rabbi Sebaaly maintains that this approach is the most effective way to build passion brands with consumers experiencing memorable experiences that inspire them to talk about and recommend the brand. As a born entrepreneur, he founded his first agency ten years ago and was one of the first in Canada to promote the effectiveness of social media within the marketing mix. Mr. Sebaaly founded Youville five years ago, one of Canada’s leaders in sponsorship and experiential activation.

Accomplished Business Man

Experienced manager, Jean-Luc Trahan, began his career in advertising and has managed his own advertising agency. He was also the assistant director of the Ministère de l’Industrie, du Commerce, de la Science et de la Technologie, chief of staff to the Mayor and the executive committee for the City of Montreal. More recently, he was CEO of the Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec, president of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT), and CEO of the industrial aluminum cluster AluQuébec. He has developed a proficiency in strategy, marketing, communication, and image management. Over the years, he has sat on various boards including the Canadian Cancer Society, the Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec’s Board of directors, the Father-Menard Foundation, the American Marketing Association’s Montreal chapter, and the Aéroports de Montréal’s Community Advisory Committee.

MD, FRCSC Urological Surgeon Professor of Surgery University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM) – Hôpital Saint-Luc

Dr. Valiquette did his urology training at Université de Montréal, and his fellowships in Urodynamics and Uroprosthetic surgery in France and Texas respectively. In addition to his teaching, he is also involved in numerous clinical research studies. He is a member of many scientific societies and advisory boards. He has a special interest in public education programs and serves as a member of the Education & Information Committee. He is also a medical advisor to PROCURE.

CPA, CA, Partner, Certification

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Pierre Vallerand, Partner at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP, has over twenty years of experience in the audit of financial statements. He has acquired extensive experience with paragovernmental institutions in the health and social services, universities, colleges, school boards and municipalities as well as private companies in services, real estate and insurance.

In addition, Mr. Vallerand is the National Director of Professional Standards for RCGT for the Parapublic Sector Entities. Therefore, he is a recognized expert in accounting issues for health and social services organizations. He also serves on the Working Group on Educational Institutions of the Ordre des CPA du Québec. Mr. Vallerand acts as PROCURE treasurer and chair of the audit committee.