D’Avignon’s well-known business leadership in British Columbia contributes new strength to Western Canada’s full-service public affairs firm.
Canadian Strategy Group’s (CSG) West Coast presence and capacity to strategically service clients are elevated today with the announcement of a new Partner to the firm, Greg D’Avignon.
“We could not be more pleased to have Greg joining CSG as a new Partner in the firm at this time,” comments Hal Danchilla, Partner of Canadian Strategy Group. “It is both complex and exciting times right now in B.C. and across the country. The timing of Greg joining our firm speaks to the opportunities for our B.C. clients to tap into Greg’s esteemed resume and reputation, as well as the added capacity to further enhance our Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba portfolios, where many have policy, political, and public relations interests in B.C.”
Greg D’Avignon comes to CSG from the Business Council of British Columbia, where he served as their President and Chief Executive Officer for the past 12 years. The Council is composed of the province’s 250 largest and leading firms in every sector of the economy and its post-secondary institutions.
Greg brings over 25 years in senior private and public sector leadership roles in both global and regulated industries and experience in government, including serving in the Prime Minister’s Office. His active leadership in business and policy and through his community leadership have brought people and companies together with impact. He is currently serving the community as the Chair of the YMCA of B.C. He is a past Chair of the B.C. Cancer Foundation and served as one of seven members of the Premier’s COVID Advisory Council and as a member of numerous boards and advisory councils.
“CSG is a firm I know well and one that has earned a reputation for exceptional strategic public affairs advice to its clients,” stated D’Avignon. “I look forward to continuing this excellence and pursuing my passion to serve as a connector and collaborator between companies and organizations to get results for the people and companies that invest, live, and work in B.C. and Canada.”
CSG is Western Canada’s full-service public affairs firm composed of senior strategists, communicators, advocates, and negotiators who specialize in working with clients to drive decisions, change opinions, and frame public conversations to meet their goals. Founded by Hal Danchilla and Michael Lohner in 2008, the firm has grown with the addition of Partner Cathy Chichak in March 2021 and, today, Greg D’Avignon. CSG now brings 125 years of experience working in and with governments of all levels, with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Regina.
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For more information about Canadian Strategy Group, please contact:
Hal Danchilla
780.975.4462
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