Yves DESJARDINS-SICILIANO

Biographical note
Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano joined VIA Rail in 2010 and was appointed President and CEO in May 2014.  Prior to his appointment, he was the Corporation’s Chief Corporate & Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.  A seasoned executive, Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano leads with passion, respect and transparency. He is known for embracing innovation and encouraging creative ideas. A natural communicator, he is in high demand as a keynote speaker at conferences, business events and universities. He prides himself on being an accessible CEO, and values every opportunity to meet and converse with both travellers and employees. Prior to Via Rail, Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano held several senior positions in legal, regulatory and government relations, business and corporate development, marketing communications and finance. In Montreal and Toronto, he worked for private and publicly held companies, in the information technology, telecommunications, marketing and entertainment industries. Past President of the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Division, Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano was also Chief of Staff to the federal Minister of Labour and Minister of State for Transport.

Presentation: VIA Rail’s vision for the future: Making sustainable mobility a reality in Canada