Montréal, August 27, 2025 – Transfert is proud to announce the appointment of four experts within its team. This milestone comes in a period of sustained growth, as community relations, social performance, and impact assessments remain at the heart of social acceptability for both day-to-day operations and major project development.
The following experts have been appointed:
- Benoît Théberge, Partner – Indigenous Reconciliation Lead
- Isaac Gauthier, Partner – Social Risk Analysis Lead
- Marie-Eve Martin, Partner – Impact Assessment and Monitoring Lead
- Stéphanie Fortin, Project Director – Environmental and Social Communication Lead
These seasoned professionals will continue to serve as Project Directors while taking on new horizontal and strategic responsibilities across the organization.
“These appointments establish that our senior directors, already central to our mandates, will now play an expanded role in supporting the entire team. By structuring the development of our expertise in this way, we strengthen our capacity to meet the growing needs of our clients and partners,” said Alex Craft, Chair of the Board.
In their new roles, the experts will act as practice leaders, supporting strategic thinking both within mandates and across the company. Their responsibilities will include:
- Mentorship and strategic guidance for teams and clients
- Contributing to the evolution of best practices
- Supporting the continuous development of expertise within Transfert
“Our highly specialized expertise is in strong demand as community and regulatory expectations evolve. To meet these demands in a sustainable way, we must actively monitor emerging issues, invest in our talents, and train the next generation,” noted Anik Pouliot, partner and Vice President Expertise.
“We deeply believe in our mission: building bridges between projects and communities. This is how projects become better, more acceptable, and more sustainable. The advanced expertise we have developed at Transfert is exceptional, and our collaborative environment is unique. Every day, we work on sensitive and complex issues that require both technical knowledge and strong human skills. With these appointments, we are strengthening our ability to support more projects, more communities, and more client teams,” added Pouliot.
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Source: Transfert Environnement et Société
Quotes from the appointed experts:
Benoît Théberge – Indigenous Reconciliation Lead
“Contributing to fair, lasting, and constructive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples has long been my commitment. In this new role, I look forward to deepening the bridges we build between projects and Indigenous communities.”
Isaac Gauthier – Social Risk Analysis Lead
“Anticipating issues, understanding tensions, and supporting well-informed decisions that benefit everyone is what drives me. This role will allow me to equip our teams and our clients even more effectively and allow them to navigate the social complexities of their projects.”
Marie-Eve Martin – Impact Assessment and Monitoring Lead
“Assessing and monitoring impacts is an art at the intersection of multiple disciplines. Giving meaning to data, perceptions, and the real effects of projects on is what allows us to improve projects and initiatives over time. I am proud to help build a culture of thorough and meaningful evaluation.”
Stéphanie Fortin – Environmental and Social Communication Lead
“Effective communication begins with listening, to fully understand the context, issues, and intentions. This new role will allow me to strengthen our communication practices in support of dialogue, transparency, and constructive engagement.”
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About Transfer Environment and Society : Transfert specializes in public participation and social acceptability, with a mission to bridge the gap between project developers and their host communities. Supported by a talented team, the firm works with companies across various sectors, including mining, industrial, land-use planning, renewable energy, and transportation. Transfert Environnement et Société’s unique expertise is focused on aligning the business objectives of companies with the socio-economic, community, and environmental needs and expectations of local and indigenous communities.