Karole Forand

Karole Forand is recognized for her expertise in economic and community development, particularly in social economy, as a manager and initiator of collective solutions.

For over thirty years, she has made her mark in both the private and non-profit sectors, as well as an entrepreneur and intrapreneur in the mainstream economy. In recent years, Ms. Forand has distinguished herself as the Executive Director of the CDEC of Sherbrooke (2010-2020) and the Economic Development Corporation of Granit (2021-2023).

Her expertise encompasses a wide range of skills in project initiation, association life, governance, strategic planning, scaling, financing, and social innovation. As a board member at both national and regional levels in collective entrepreneurship, she is well-versed in the available levers. She focuses on development solutions that leverage the agency of social economy enterprises and community empowerment. Her management skills and creativity as a collective solution initiator make her a rigorous and dynamic resource.