2024-08-02 07:08:30
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada has announced that Monika Patel will succeed François Dufresne as president and CEO of the FSC, effective January 1, 2025. Patel is currently the director of communications and marketing for FSC Canada. She will start her transition into the new role by first taking on the role of deputy president, starting on July 1, 2024. Dufresne will remain with the FSC as a special advisor throughout 2025.
“It has been an honour to serve as president of FSC Canada, and I am confident that Monika will continue to drive our mission forward. Her leadership and vision are exactly what FSC Canada needs to thrive in the coming years,” Dufresne said.
Patel has more than 16 years of experience working with non-profit organizations. She held the position of interim European regional director as well as the North American regional membership coordinator during the 2021-22 General Assembly with FSC International. Patel’s current responsibilities include overseeing all communications and marketing efforts and spearheading membership engagement for North America. She also provides strategic support on high-profile international projects. In 2022, she was recognized as one of Canadian Forest Industries’ Top 10 under 40.
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