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EXECUTIVE PROFILES

With decades of combined experience, D-BOX's executive team draws on their passion for technology and years of industry experience to meet all of the corporation's goals and standards

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Naveen Prasad
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer
Naveen Prasad is the Co-Founder of SoundIMAGE, a leader in intelligent audiovisual localization using proprietary AI technology. In addition, Mr. Prasad is the owner of Impossible Objects, a file and television production company launched in 2017. He is currently the chair of the Bell Fund. Mr. Prasad was previously the President of VICE Media in Canada where he was brought on to restructure and oversee its studio, Digital Publishing, and news divisions as well as its creative agency, VIRTUE. Prior to VICE, Mr. Prasad was one of the key architects that helped build Elevation Pictures into becoming Canada’s largest independent film distributor, serving as EVP & GM upon its launch. He was also previously the Senior Vice President of Television & Digital at both eOne and Alliance Films.
Sébastien Boire-Lavigne
Sébastien Boire-Lavigne
Chief Technology Officer

With more than 25 years of experience in information technology, Sébastien is an experienced executive who demonstrates the leadership and capabilities required to effectively grow tech organizations. Throughout his career, he has led a variety of tech related teams: software development, product management, IT, customer service, security, and cloud operations. He leads with passion, challenges the status quo and focuses on value delivery.

 

He is a graduate of the Université de Montreal’s École Polytechnique and holds both an engineering degree and a Master of Science. He also earned an executive MBA from the John Molson School of Business, and he is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

D-BOX Chief Financial Officer Joshua Chandler
Joshua Chandler
Chief Financial Officer

With over twenty years of experience in corporate development, finance and operations, Joshua has a proven track record in transforming and optimizing financial performance across various industries. Prior to joining D-BOX, he held key executive positions at Cook it, Aimia, Gildan, and Fairstone Bank of Canada, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Josh holds an MBA from Ivey Business School and is a CFA charterholder, bringing a blend of financial expertise and innovative thinking to D-BOX

Sébastien Côté
Sébastien Côté
Vice-President, Human Resources

Sébastien is a seasoned human resources executive with more than 20 years of experience in the Media and Entertainment Industries. Known as a dynamic, innovative, operational and strategic business partner, he thrives in companies that have fast-growing and rapidly changing environments.


Sébastien brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in both larger and smaller-scale corporations such as Astral Media, Bell Media and Stingray, which make him an ideal fit in his new role as Vice President of Human Resources at D-BOX.  Sébastien has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Montreal and holds the CHRP designation.

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Jean-François Gagnon
Senior Vice President
Jean-François is a seasoned business development specialist with extensive expertise in developing strategies that lead to revenue growth. Having evolved for several years in the theatrical sales sector—including for 5 years at D-BOX—he has implemented new ways of operating, has coordinated the closure of important sales contracts and improved the branding of companies.
 
Before rejoining D-BOX, Jean-François held the position of Vice President of Sales at Palliser Furniture LTD. He also served as Sales Director at RVE Inc, and in recent years, he has developed and implemented effective sales strategies and forged strong, lasting partnerships with major clients.
Daniel-Leblanc
Daniel Le Blanc
Vice-President, Legal Affairs
With over 25 years of experience in both private practice and as in-house counsel, Daniel Le Blanc brings deep expertise in strategic negotiations, governance, compliance, and licensing. He joined D-BOX in 2011. Currently serving as Vice President of Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary, he advises executive leadership and the Board of Directors on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. His background includes significant work in software licensing, M&A, strategic partnerships, and capital markets transactions. Known for his collaborative approach, Daniel is committed to finding solutions that align with the interests of all stakeholders.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

D-BOX’s Board of Directors has a fiduciary duty to act in good faith for the best interests of the corporation, including for the benefit of all stakeholders such as employees, shareholders, creditors, governments and the environment. They oversee and ensure that management complies with all applicable laws and ethical standards and they adopt policies and corporate procedures that are held to the highest standards of responsibility, excellence and ethics

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Naveen Prasad
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of D-BOX
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Brigitte Bourque
Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee
Daniel Marks Board member
Daniel Marks
Chair of the Audit Committee
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Dave McLurg
Member, Audit Committee, Member, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee

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Lori Vaudry Tersigni
Member, Audit Committee, Member, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee

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