Montreal, July 20, 2026 – Following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last June, Relations publiques sans frontières (RPSF) is beginning a new chapter in its history by announcing the official appointment of Anne-Marie Caron as Chair of its Board of Directors. Recognized for her unifying leadership, solid entrepreneurial vision, and deep commitment to sustainability, Ms. Caron brings a vision resolutely focused on strengthened action on the ground.

She succeeds Julien Baudry, EMBA, Adm.A., ARP, who ably chaired the organization from 2022 to 2026. To ensure a smooth transition and consolidate the organization’s achievements, Mr. Baudry will continue to serve on the Board of Directors as Ex-Officio Chair as part of a strategic transitional mandate.

“It is an immense privilege to take on the chairship of RPSF, an organization whose mission deeply resonates with my values,” declares Anne-Marie Caron, Chair of RPSF. “Our priority for this mandate will be to maximize action on the ground to support our international partners in facing major societal challenges. The exceptional and rigorous work accomplished by Julien Baudry over the past four years provides us with a remarkable foundation. His continued presence by our side as Ex-Officio Chair is a guarantee of stability and success for the future of RPSF.”

A Governance Transition Marked by Excellence

The handover between Anne-Marie Caron and Julien Baudry, endorsed at the recent AGM, embodies RPSF’s institutional maturity. As Vice-President, Communications and External Relations at the Montreal Port Authority, a lecturer at the Université de Montréal, and a visiting professor at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco, Mr. Baudry brings a tremendous wealth of public, private, and international experience. His transitional role will allow the organization’s history to be combined with the vision of the new guard, thus ensuring absolute operational continuity for partners, donors, and mission leaders.

A Board of International Scope

To support its global ambitions, RPSF relies on a governance team of exceptional quality, uniting leading figures in public affairs, sustainable management (ESG), and diplomacy:

• Julien Baudry, EMBA, Adm.A., ARP (Ex-Officio Chair): Vice-President at the Port of Montreal, member of the Boards of the Chamber of Commerce of Canada and the Denise-Pelletier Theatre, he will ensure the sustainability of strategic directions.
• Pierre Gince, PRP, ARP, FSCRP (Vice-Chair): Renowned strategist and CPRS Fellow, co-founder of Mesure Média, responsible for the recruitment of mission leaders and the virtual library.
• Hatim Akesbi, CPA (Treasurer): Corporate Financial Controller at Keridis Bioenergie, expert in auditing, sound governance, and digital transformation.
• Iris Almeida-Côté, IAS.A / ICD.D (Director): President of INNOVACONNECT, lawyer and expert in international governance who has led projects in over 80 countries (former CEO of Canada World Youth).
• Sylvain Leclerc (Director): Seasoned professional based in Europe, expert in diplomacy and management of major global multilateral events (COP 28, G7 Summit, Olympic Games).
• Amandine Hamon, PhD (Director): Communications and Partnerships Advisor at the Michael D. Penner Institute on ESG issues (UdeM/Polytechnique) and trainer at the Story School of UM6P in Morocco.
• Andréan Gagné (Director): Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Corporate Responsibility at Transat, and Vice-President of the Conseil du Statut de la femme (Council on the Status of Women).
• Marie-Ève Dutremble Sarazin (Director): Senior Director, Corporate Communication at National and a lawyer by training, she has a keen understanding of public affairs and complex issue management gained within major ministerial offices in Quebec City and Ottawa.

Thanks to this renewed, highly qualified, and multidisciplinary Board of Directors, Relations publiques sans frontières reaffirms its leadership in making strategic communication a powerful vector for empowerment, sustainable development, and social change worldwide.

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About RPSF

Relations publiques sans frontières (RPSF) is an international non-profit organization. It collaborates with international cooperation organizations (ICOs) and local partners in developing countries by mobilizing public relations and communications professionals. These experts volunteer their expertise to strengthen the capacities of populations, promote sound governance, and maximize the impact of social and environmental projects.