ole Fills New Corporate Affairs & Development Role

TORONTO: Gilles Godard, who has been with ole for seven years, is transitioning to the newly created position of VP of corporate affairs and development.

Godard, who most recently served as the company’s chief creative officer in Nashville, will now be focusing on company stakeholder and industry relations worldwide. He will be working to drive brand awareness, create market opportunities and boost increased revenue. Godard will also continue to provide advice and counsel to the creative teams along with liaising with writers. Godard will report to Lou Ragagnin, the COO.

"Gilles began with ole as a songwriter and his feel for how ole and its brand interacts with our community originally prompted me to suggest he join the business team," said Robert Ott, ole’s CEO. "I’m very pleased to now welcome Gilles to the corporate executive team and look forward to his continued contribution to the elevation of our brand and relationships and in initiating strategic acquisitions at ole."

"I am thrilled to be taking on this new corporate role at ole and look forward to being an integral part of our significant planned growth," added Godard.