Dominique Anglade – KANPE Co-Founder
Dominique Anglade was born in Montreal to Haitian parents who were political exiles. Although she grew up primarily in Quebec, her early years also took her to Ontario, British Columbia, and to Haiti for three years after the fall of the Duvalier regime. This time in Haiti allowed her to reconnect with her roots and, most importantly, to understand the responsibility of those with the means to engage in shaping a better world. This awareness was deeply influenced by the values of social justice instilled by her parents.
Dominique has always been driven by a profound desire to contribute to her community. For over two decades, she has served on the boards of more than fifteen organizations, often leading several of them. Whether as president of a student association at Polytechnique, the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal, or as co-founder and president of the KANPE Foundation, her impact has been widely recognized. She has received over 25 honorary distinctions, including the Bourse Émérite Desjardins and a tribute for her civic engagement from Quebec’s Ministry of Citizen Relations. In 2014, the World Economic Forum in Davos named her among the Young Global Leaders, a prestigious title that highlighted her growing influence.
Her professional career began with a strong start at Procter & Gamble in 1996, where, at only 24 years old, she was promoted to head of an operations department, supervising over 100 employees. But this was just the beginning. At Nortel Networks, and later at the prestigious firm McKinsey & Company, Dominique specialized in large-scale corporate transformations, developing recognized expertise in strategic management. Her path then led her to Montréal International as CEO, where she worked to attract foreign investments and strategic talent to the region.
In November 2015, Dominique reached another milestone: she became the first woman of Haitian descent elected to the National Assembly of Quebec. The following year, she broke another barrier by becoming the first person of Haitian origin to hold a ministerial position in Canada, as Minister of Economy, Science, and Innovation. From 2017 to 2018, she also served as Quebec’s Deputy Premier.
In 2020, Dominique made history once again by becoming the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and Leader of the Official Opposition. She held this role until 2022, before transitioning in 2023 to become an associate professor and co-leader of sustainable transition at HEC Montréal.
Married and the mother of three children, Dominique Anglade embodies a woman of both intellect and heart, driven by an unwavering commitment to building bridges, shattering glass ceilings, and paving the way toward a more inclusive and sustainable future.
