Valerie Menard appointed Deputy Chair of North America
02 January 2025
Alliott Global Alliance (AGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Valérie Menard, CPA, LL.M. Fisc. Tax Partner and member of the Managing Partner Committee, at HNA in Québec, as Deputy Chair of the North America region.
Based in Québec, Menard specializes in tax planning and is also certified in business transfer management.
Menard begins a three-year term in which she will support the region’s new Chair, Christopher Blake (Hahn Loeser, Cleveland, OH) in developing the alliance’s strategy in the North America region.
Valérie comments:
“It is an honor to be appointed Deputy Chair of the North America Advisory Committee and to support Chris and the Worldwide Board with the next stages of their strategic planning in the region. “I look forward to continuing our focus on expanding AGA in North America and to building key relationships with both new and established regional members. Together we can enhance visibility for the brand and implement the next stage of the alliance’s key strategic objectives.”
Alliott Global Alliance CEO, Giles Brake adds:
“Valérie’s ability to lead and engage fully with alliance initiatives both within North America and globally, makes her an invaluable asset in her new role. Her dedication to promoting cross-border collaboration will enhance the alliance’s impact and effectiveness in meeting the needs of our members. We look forward to working closely with Valérie.”
About HNA:
Founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, HNA LLP is a multidisciplinary accounting firm that is among the top 20 in Quebec. As AGA’s accounting, tax, and audit representative in the province, HNA offers its extensive expertise in consulting, assurance, taxation, and accounting and cloud-based solutions to local, national, and international entrepreneurs. Since 2023, clients and collaborators can also count on a specialized team in compliance and IT risk management offering managed services in cybersecurity and data protection, cybersecurity consulting services and governance, risk consulting services. and compliance (GRC) of information technologies. The firm now has more than 200 employees and the team is constantly growing.
About Alliott Global Alliance:
Founded in 1979, and with 225 member firms operating out of 340 offices in some 100 countries Alliott Global Alliance is an international alliance of independent, law, accounting, and advisory firms, working across the world Together as One.
Each of our members share a common goal: to learn and share knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make the world smaller and their businesses stronger. We work with a spirit of generosity and openness — so that together, we can continue to fulfil our ambitions, gain greater experience, and drive mutual success.
Alliott Global Alliance is expanding fast, and the alliance has its sights set firmly on growing its legal and accounting membership to over 100 countries. Opportunities are available to independent professional firms in specific countries in Africa, Europe, China, the ASEAN region, Australasia, the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Central and South America and in North America. For information about membership email membership@alliottglobal.com.