MONTREAL – Stingray said Friday that Denis Coderre, the former mayor of Montreal, will serve as a special advisor supporting the company's business strategy and international development.
As part of his role within Stingray, Coderre (pictured) will provide strategic counsel and lend his expertise to the company in the areas of government relations, regulatory advocacy, issues management, and strategic planning, reads the announcement. He will help Stingray develop informed political insight, build collaborative alliances with industry players and secure high-level meetings with decision-makers that the company described as “vital” to its domestic and international market expansion.
"I am delighted to announce today that Denis Coderre has agreed to lend Stingray his extensive capabilities and impressive experience", said Stingray president, co-founder, and CEO Eric Boyko, in the announcement. "His drive, experienced leadership, and intimate knowledge of the competitive global environment will propel Stingray's international growth and enhance Stingray's reputation on the world stage. The Stingray team is excited to work collaboratively with Mr. Coderre and benefit from his guidance as we continue to expand our business within Canada and abroad.”
Quebec-born Coderre was first elected as a member of Parliament in 1997 representing the riding of Bourassa (Montreal) and was re-elected five times by his constituents. As a cabinet member, he was appointed immigration minister in 2002 and president of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada in 2003. He was also the Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, the Minister responsible for La Francophonie and the Minister responsible for the Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution. Coderre left federal politics in 2013 to run for Mayor of Montreal and was elected to that position on November 3, 2013.
