Ysabel is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of multifaceted experience as a business developer, general manager, CMO, strategist, trainer and fundraiser. An accomplished entrepreneur, she founded and successfully managed 3 companies spanning design, strategic development, and cross-cultural consultancy. Channelling her experiences into meaningful impact, the two-time cancer survivor joined the Canadian Cancer Society as a fundraiser, further complementing her volunteer work as a dedicated cancer ambassador and advocate.A native of Montréal, Ysabel embodies the bilingual and bicultural richness of Canada’s metropolis. Her passion for cultural exploration has taken her to over 40 countries across 6 continents, enriching her global perspective and enabling her to provide strategic insights into diverse markets. Committed to developing future leaders, Ysabel developed Global Marketing Communication for the Arts, an innovative course in the Master’s in International Arts Management program at HEC Montréal.An accomplished writer, Ysabel has authored several works, including Chroniques du Timor (2006), a socio-economic and cultural analysis of East Timor, and the novels NOMADE: La poursuite d'Amélia Khan (2016) and its English counterpart NOMAD: The Pursuit of Amélia Khan (2017).Ysabel’s unparalleled ability to build relationships, drive growth, foster cultural fluency, and inspire innovation positions her as a transformative leader for organizations seeking visionary executive talent.