Benoit Simoneau

Benoit Simoneau is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and marketing. As the Founder and Director of 514 Media Ltd since April 2017, Benoit leads a consultancy focused on integrity and authenticity in PR and marketing. Prior to this role, Benoit served as the Head of Media at Pinnacle Marketing Communications from 2006 to 2017, where key clients included Arrow Electronics and Toshiba. Benoit also held various roles at VIA Rail Canada from 2000 to 2004, primarily as a Public Affairs Officer responsible for media and stakeholder relations. Earlier career experience includes business development at Canadian Corporate News. Benoit holds a BA in Communication publique from Université Laval, a MOOC Certificate in Architecture from IE School of Architecture and Design, and a DEC in Sciences Humaines from Collège Lionel-Groulx.