About

Louis Morissette has been a household name in Quebec’s cultural scene for over 20 years. A comedian, writer, actor, host, and producer, he stands out today as one of the most influential and versatile creators in French-speaking Canada. As the head of the KO Group (KOTV, Koscène, KOmedia, KO24, KOéditions, and KO Studios), he develops, produces, and performs in highly successful film, television, and stage productions. Recently, the group announced the launch of KOsports, a sports web TV channel; KOMÉ, a digital media agency; and PAAF, a digital comedy platform.

A seasoned executive and committed corporate director, Marie Elaine Farley was at the helm of the Chambre de la sécurité financière for over a decade, up until its merger. She has spearheaded major organizational transformations throughout her career and currently serves on several boards of directors. Her achievements have been recognized with numerous honours, including the Avocat émérite (Lawyer Emeritus) distinction awarded by the Barreau du Québec, as well as the Prix Femmes d’affaires du Québec in the Executive and Leader category

Frédéric is a partner and managing director within PwC’s Transactions group in Montreal, where he leads the National Corporate Finance team. He has been assisting private companies in raising capital and navigating the processes of acquisition and sales for over 30 years. He has been involved in numerous cross-border and local transactions, with values ranging from $25 to $500 million (CAD). Frédéric is part of the leadership team of PwC’s National Transaction Group.

Eric Stevens is a senior partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada. He studied law after completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, and over the past 30 years, has naturally focused his practice in business law, dealing primarily with issues related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and private funding. In 2008, Mr. Stevens was named one of “Canada’s top 40 lawyers under 40” by Lexpert magazine, and has since received numerous other distinctions. For several years now, he has been involved in various charitable causes that he deeply believes in.

Outgoing, curious, charismatic, and driven by a passion for life, Véronique Cloutier was destined for a career in the public eye. She made her television debut at the age of 14, and, just three years later, established herself as one of the most popular hosts on MusiquePlus. It was then that Véronique Cloutier became simply “Véro.” In 1997, she joined the Radio-Canada family, where she went on to host a wide range of shows, including La tête de l’emploi, La fureur, Le verdict, Paquet Voleur, Les enfants de la télé, the annual Bye Bye specials, 1res fois, and Zénith—a show whose concept has now also found success outside Quebec. Véro has also been a mainstay on radio for over 30 years. Since 2018, she has hosted the daily program Véronique et les Fantastiques on Rouge FM. The Véro brand also includes Véro, a magazine that reaches more than 407,000 readers annually (with a multiplatform audience of 867,000), as well as VÉROTV, a digital platform offering a broad perspective on Québec culture. In 2021, following the release of her documentary Loto-Méno, she successfully advocated to expand access to hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms.

Guylaine graduated from the École nationale de l’humour in 1995 and is still making people smile with over 20 years in the television industry. Creativity has been a constant throughout her career. She’s the author of Deux garçons à la mère and C’est bon d’être moi, as well as a columnist, panelist, and mother of two autistic teens, Léo and Clovis, who inspire her wholehearted dedication to the Véro & Louis Foundation’s mission.

Stéphane Rochon has been chair of the board and CEO at Groupe KO since 2021. He previously acted as president and CEO of Humania Assurance for a number of years. As a certified corporate director, Mr. Rochon has sat on various boards and committees, like the Chambre de la sécurité financière; the Institut québécois de la planification financière (IQPF); and SOCODEVI, a cooperative promoting international development; and served as the Université Laval Industrial Alliance Financial Group Chair in Insurance and Financial Services.

Dr. Beauchamp-Châtel has extensive expertise in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). His projects include a master’s thesis on temper tantrums in preschool-aged autistic children, completed under the supervision of Dr. Laurent Mottron at Hôpital Rivièredes-Prairies. He has been working on the deinstitutionalization of autistic adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and severe behaviour disorders since 2016. He also provides care to autistic people with and without intellectual disabilities in an outpatient clinic. As his work advocates for improving the services provided to autistic adults, he is proud to contribute to the Véro & Louis Foundation’s visionary project.