Montreal, February 14, 2024 - The Board of Directors of Local 406 of the American Federation of musicians (AFM), La Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ), is pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Bernard as CEO of the organization, effective February 27.
With a position posted on December 15, and several interviews conducted by the selection committee, Guy Bernard has been chosen to fill the position of CEO at GMMQ. Guy Bernard has been with the organization since September 11 as Senior Labour Relations Advisor.
Holder of a Premier Prix from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, an Artist Diploma from McGill University and a doctorate from the Université de Montréal, Guy Bernard spent twenty years as a trombonist with several Québec ensembles.
His background in communications led him to serve in the Public Affairs Branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and to help create and produce the CBC Radio 2 program Tempo.
A member of the Bar of Montreal since 2017, he has worked at Legal Aid of Montreal as a litigator in civil, family and administrative litigation.
"Guy brings undeniable expertise and energy to our team. An experienced musician and lawyer, he likes to think of himself as a 'field intellectual' who will invest himself with passion and enthusiasm in the negotiations and issues facing our members." Luc Fortin, president of the GMMQ and actual CEO.
"I'm very grateful to the Board of Directors for selecting me for this position, and for giving me the opportunity to contribute even more to representing our talented musical community in all its diversity and creativity. Together, we will pursue our mission and look after the collective interests of our more than 3,200 members." Guy Bernard, GMMQ new CEO.
The entire GMMQ administrative team is delighted with this appointment.
Luc Fortin and Guy Bernard begin a handover process that will last several weeks. Luc Fortin remains Chairman of the GMMQ Board of Directors.
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Contact:
Floriane Barny, Communications Manager
communications@gmmq.com
514 842-2866 ext. 229.
