About
Co-founder of creative agency Sid Lee, which he led for over 20 years, and founder of the C2 Montréal event. He is Executive Chairman of media and real estate company Beside, an active startup and VC fund investor, and a visual artist.
Experience
- Self-employedVisual Artistcurrent2010 — present
- C2 MontréalFounder & Former Executive Chairmancurrent2011 — present
- soNomadInvestor & Advisorcurrent2022 — presentCanada & USA
- Sid LeeCo-Founder & Former CEO1993 — 2019Montreal, Paris, London, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Seattle
Education
- University of OttawaLL.L, Law1988 — 1991
Skills & more
Digital Strategy88Advertising59Interactive Advertising11Social Media17Public Relations14Marketing Strategy45Photography37Creative Direction31Marketing Communications31Strategy36Creative Strategy41Strategic Planning9
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Same school
Also attended University of Ottawa42
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