The CFN Partners wish to announce the following changes to the Partnership effective October 1^st, 2024.

Retirement of Managing Senior Partner Andre Deschamps

It is with mixed emotions that the CFN Partners announce the retirement of our friend and colleague, Lieutenant General (retd) Andre Deschamps, following 36 years in uniform and 12 years in the private sector, including 7 years with CFN as an Associate, Partner, Senior Partner and Managing Senior Partner.

A distinguished former Commander of the RCAF, well respected and valued colleague and friend, golfer of renown and loving husband and father, Andre’s sage advice will be missed by his CFN colleagues and clients alike. We wish Andre and Gayle much happiness in the future.

We thank him, and the family that supported him, for his service to Canada as a member of the RCAF, and to our partnership and clients.

New Managing Senior Partner – Peter Studer

The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Peter Studer will become CFN’s Managing Senior Partner on October 1^st. Following a 32 public service career, Peter joined CFN as an Associate in 2012, becoming a Partner in 2021, and a Senior Partner in 2022.

New Senior Partner – Dan MacIsaac

The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Brigadier General (retd) Dan MacIsaac will become a Senior Partner on October 1st After 34 years of service as a Combat Engineer officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, Dan joined CFN as an Associate Consultant in 2022, becoming a Partner in 2023. Dan will continue to support our clients’ pursuing opportunities with the Canadian Army, SOF, and infrastructure projects.

New Partner – Colin Keiver

The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Major General (retd) Colin Keiver, MSM, CD will become a Partner on October 1^st and will be responsible for our aerospace/space portfolio of clients. Colin joined CFN in 2023 as an Associate following a distinguished 34-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces culminating in his appointment as the Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Founded in 1983, CFN is Canada's leading consultancy specializing in aerospace, defence and public safety procurement. CFN's Partners and Associates have particular expertise in dealing with the Canadian Armed Forces and the departments and agencies of the Government of Canada that are involved in aerospace, defence and public safety procurement.

With experts in defence requirements, government procurement, contracting, Socio-Economic and Industrial and Technological Benefits (offsets), and the defence industry, CFN can assist your company to successfully engage with the federal government.  In this regard, CFN assists clients with their engagements with National Defence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, Canada's regional development agencies, the RCMP, and other departments and agencies.

For additional information, please contact:

Peter Studer

Managing Senior Partner

CFN Consultants [email protected] 613-410-3844

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