MONTRÉAL, Sept. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of The Honourable Jean Charest, partner at Therrien Couture Jolicoeur (TCJ), as a Senior Advisor based in the firm's Montréal office.
Mr. Charest will support Teneo's continued growth in Canada, providing senior counsel to CEOs and business leaders navigating complex business, public policy and geopolitical issues. His appointment further strengthens Teneo's advisory capabilities in Canada, drawing on his decades of senior-level experience across government, public policy and business.
Mr. Charest is one of Canada's most recognized political figures, having served as Premier of Québec from 2003 to 2012 and as a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. He is well-versed on matters of international trade, having played a central role in championing the free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union – the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
"We are very pleased to welcome Jean Charest to Teneo as a Senior Advisor," said James Crossland, Global Vice Chairman. "Jean brings an exceptional depth of experience and a sophisticated understanding of the political, economic and geopolitical issues shaping Canada's position in the global economy. His perspective and counsel on many matters will be invaluable to our clients, both in Canada and internationally."
Jean Charest said: "I am delighted to join Teneo's talented team in Canada. This is an important time for Canadian businesses, as shifts in trade, geopolitics and the economy create both challenges and opportunities. I look forward to working with Teneo's clients and to bringing my experience and perspective to the issues that matter most to them."
About Teneo
Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.
Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.
Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG.
The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 50+ offices around the world.
For more information about Teneo, please visit teneo.com.
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