Board of Directors

The Canadian Language Industry Association's members and Executive Committee have always been very clear about their desire to assume the responsibility of guiding the actions of Canada’s language industry network, through the close cooperation of various types of stakeholders in the sector, be the decision makers, business owners, heads of professional and business associations, or representatives from the public sector and education.

Executive Committee – 2026-2027

André Palaguine, President & WorldSpeak Chair

NATIONS Translation Group

Maryse Benhoff, Vice President

BG Communications

Brogan Taylor, Treasurer

Stillman Translations

Julio Montero, Secretary

Megalexis Communications

Members of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors

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    André Palaguine

    PRESIDENT & WORLDSPEAK CHAIR

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    Maryse Benhoff

    VICE PRESIDENT & CHAIR, STANDARDS COMMITTEE

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    Brogan Taylor

    TREASURER

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    Peter Madahian

    DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

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    Julio Montero

    SECRETARY

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    Lola Bendana

    CHAIR, ADVISORY BOARD

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    Angela Sasso

    CHAIR, GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

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    Paul Penzo

    CCCI LIASON

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    Chantal Kamgne

    CHAIR, COMMUNICATIONS

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    Robin Ayoub

    CHAIR, SPONSORSHIP & ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIPS

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    Kim Pines

    DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

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Honourary Board Members

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    Sharon Steinberg

    HONOURARY BOARD MEMBER

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