Philippe Cusson
Senior Director Strategic Development & Global Partnerships @Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
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Senior Director Strategic Development & Global Partnerships @Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
Montreal, QC, CA
Mr. Philippe Cusson is an executive leader driving strategic growth, institutional partnerships, and international development initiatives across 15+ countries. He leads complex, multi-stakeholder portfolios funded by major public and multilateral institutions, including Global Affairs Canada and the World Bank.He is responsible for designing and executing multi-year strategic plans that position international education and development programs in alignment with global funding priorities and institutional growth objectives. His mandate includes managing high-level relationships with more than 100 governmental, multilateral, academic, and private-sector partners, negotiating complex collaboration frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.He oversees a global portfolio of international development and education programs, including a global 4M participants/year renowned writing contest and newcomer integration initiatives, ensuring measurable impact, regulatory compliance, and alignment with donor requirements.Mr. Philippe Cusson also leads foundation-wide philanthropic development strategy, advancing funding diversification and strengthening long-term institutional sustainability. Working closely with executive and portfolio leads across communications, governance, and international engagement, he enhances organizational visibility, stakeholder influence, and brand positioning.As a senior executive, he leads and mentors a team of eight professionals, implementing performance management systems, KPIs, P&L financial oversight, and accountability frameworks that support scalable growth and institutional excellence.
EDUCATION
McGill University
BA, Economics-Politics & Public Relations
SKILLS
ABOUT PHILIPPE CUSSON
Mr. Cusson holds a double Bachelor of Economics and Political Science, with a specialization in Public Relations, from McGill University, in Montreal. He began his career in the financial sector, later becoming a consultant in international affairs and government relations in Europe (based in Paris), where he coordinated several implementation projects and participated in establishing international public-private partnerships. He was primarily engaged in the promotion of international investments and oversaw various representation initiatives in entrepreneurial and financial circles.His insight into technology, foreign direct investment, investment cycles and trends allows him to offer innovative and customized advisory services to our clientele.Very active within the North American and European business community, Mr. Cusson possesses a concrete network of contacts, which aids him in enhancing and refining customized strategies and solutions for our clients’ growth objectives.Proficiencies:• Digital transformation• Design, Develop, and Manage Corporate Expansion/Growth Strategies & Economic Development / Investment Attraction Strategies;• Support Professional Services Firms Practice and Industry Groups in Extending Marketing & Business Development Activities within the Canadian Market;• Align Marketing and Brand Strategy with Overarching Business Objectives;• Identify Quick, Targeted, Customized Solutions & Strategic and Operational Improvements to Boost Under performing Sales Organizations;• Execute Go-to-market strategies & Enterprise-wide Performance Transformation Initiatives;• Conduct Market Analysis on Global Investment activity / Typologies of Growth Companies;• Conduct Executive Matchmaking with C-level Executives worldwide to Generate Business Leads & Financing Solutions for Companies in Expansion mode;• Design and Implement Best-in-class B2C-B2B-B2G Business Development Optimization Strategies; • Manage Actionable B2C-B2G-B2B Communications & Marketing mix Tactics and Coaching;
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