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MONTR\u00c9AL & TORONTO, JUNE 11, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ module_alignment=”left” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_class=”bold” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BRIGITTE SIMARD, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT & CEO OF INTEL2TALENT CANADA, A RESPECTED BUSINESS LEADER IN QUEBEC\u2019S BUSINESS COMMUNITY, WILL LEAD THE COMBINED MONTREAL OFFICE AND SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF GLASSRATNER\u2019S NORTH AMERICAN EXECUTIVE SEARCH PRACTICE TO SUPPORT ITS CONTINUED GROWTH.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”gray” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group (“GlassRatner”), a North American multidisciplinary advisory firm, and Intel2Talent Canada (“I2T”), one of Quebec\u2019s leading executive search and leadership advisory firms, announced today that they are joining forces to build a world-class pan-Canadian leadership advisory platform.<\/span><\/p>\n By bringing together two well-established executive search practices, this partnership significantly expands GlassRatner\u2019s presence in Quebec and strengthens its ability to deliver executive search, interim executive placement, leadership assessment, and leadership development services across Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n The I2T team joins GlassRatner under the leadership of Brigitte Simard. The recent addition of Jean-Philippe Daoust as a Partner marked the first milestone in GlassRatner\u2019s strategy to expand its presence in the Montreal market. The combination with I2T now confirms and accelerates that strategy. Mr. Daoust leads GlassRatner\u2019s Canadian Private Equity and Manufacturing practices, where he is responsible for strengthening and expanding the firm’s capabilities across Canada and North America.<\/span><\/p>\n This transaction represents another significant milestone in the expansion of GlassRatner\u2019s Canadian footprint. GlassRatner is backed by Toronto-based private equity firm TorQuest Partners.<\/span><\/p>\n While executive search and board director recruitment remain the cornerstone of this expansion, the combination will also enable GlassRatner to extend its broader advisory capabilities throughout Quebec, including financial advisory, forensic accounting, litigation support, and corporate finance services.<\/span><\/p>\n Brigitte Simard founded Intel2Talent Canada in 2018 after more than 18 years of executive search experience, including leadership roles as Managing Partner with international executive search firms and senior executive positions at IBM, RBC Dexia, and Bell Canada. Under her leadership, I2T has become recognized for its relationship-driven approach, combining deep market expertise, an international network, and a proprietary methodology that integrates human talent with augmented intelligence tools.<\/span><\/p>\n Ms. Simard is also an active leader within Canada’s business community. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors of Club Mont-Royal and a member of the R\u00e9seau des Femmes d’affaires du Qu\u00e9bec, the International Women’s Forum, and the Institute of Corporate Directors. She previously served as Chair of the Board of the Cercle canadien de Montr\u00e9al and holds a degree in Psychology from McGill University.<\/span><\/p>\n With more than 25 years of experience in executive search, advisory services, and operational and technology transformation, Jean-Philippe Daoust advises organizations on identifying, assessing, and developing executive talent. He works extensively with private equity-backed companies and high-growth organizations across the manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, energy, and natural resources sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from McGill University and a Master’s degree in Law and Economics from the University of Amsterdam.<\/span><\/p>\n “Our partnership with Brigitte and the I2T team represents a defining moment for GlassRatner, both strategically and personally,” said Ian Ratner, Chief Executive Officer of GlassRatner. “Brigitte built one of Quebec’s most respected executive search and leadership advisory firms from the ground up, and welcoming her team reflects a true alignment of values and ambitions. On a personal note, having grown up in Montreal, seeing our firm strengthen its presence there feels like coming home. We are committed to building something meaningful and lasting in Quebec.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “We were drawn to GlassRatner’s entrepreneurial culture and the integrated platform it offers to serve clients across North America without compromising the personalized, relationship-based approach that defines our work,” said Brigitte Simard. “The fact that GlassRatner is backed by TorQuest, a Canadian private equity firm with deep roots and a long-term vision, made the decision even more compelling. We are excited to begin this next chapter.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “Brigitte, Jean-Philippe, and their teams bring far more than expanded geographic reach\u2014they fundamentally strengthen our value proposition for Canadian clients,” said Ian Brenner, Senior Managing Director and Head of GlassRatner’s Executive Search and Leadership Practice. “The addition of such highly regarded executive search professionals in Montreal enhances our Canadian platform and creates new opportunities to build even stronger relationships with businesses, boards of directors, and investors throughout Quebec. We are delighted to welcome them to our firm.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n About GlassRatner<\/strong><\/p>\n GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, LLC is a North American financial advisory firm that brings clarity to complex business challenges and strategic issues facing boards of directors. The firm advises attorneys and their clients, lenders, private equity investors, and companies of all sizes across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n Its service offerings include restructuring and turnaround, forensic accounting and litigation support, valuation services, engineering and construction consulting, transaction advisory services (including due diligence and quality of earnings), executive search, interim management solutions, and real estate advisory.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information, visit <\/span>glassratner.com<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n About Intel2<\/span>Talent Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 2018 by Brigitte Simard, Intel2<\/span>Talent Canada (I2<\/span>T) is a Canadian executive search and leadership advisory firm recognized for combining deep industry expertise, an international network, and proprietary augmented intelligence tools. The firm serves both Canadian and international clients.<\/span><\/p>\n About TorQuest Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 2002, TorQuest Partners is one of Canada’s leading private equity firms. Headquartered in Toronto and managing more than CAD $5 billion in assets, TorQuest invests in companies and partners closely with management teams to create long-term value.<\/span><\/p>\n Media Contact<\/span>ct<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Rishi Sharma <\/strong>+1 212-210-7776<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”43px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nGlassRatner and Intel2<\/span>Talent Canada Join Forces to Build a World-Class Pan-Canadian Leadership Advisory Platform<\/h2>\n
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