Christian Carrière
About Christian Carrière
Christian Carrière serves as the Head of People and Engagement at Priogen Energy, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in corporate strategy and business development, having held various leadership roles at CBC/Radio-Canada and other organizations.
Work at Priogen
Christian Carrière has been serving as the Head of People and Engagement at Priogen Energy since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing people programs that enhance employee engagement and organizational culture. His responsibilities include overseeing initiatives related to Compensation and Benefits, Employer Branding, Recruitment, and Learning and Development. Carrière's leadership in this position emphasizes the importance of aligning people strategies with the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at CBC/Radio-Canada
Carrière held multiple roles at CBC/Radio-Canada from 2003 to 2016. He began as a Manager in Business Analysis for Corporate Strategy and Business Development, where he worked for three years. He then transitioned to Director of Business Strategy, focusing on Corporate Strategy and Business Partnerships for six years. Following this, he served as Director of Organizational Review and Business Partnerships for four years. Throughout his tenure, he spearheaded large-scale transformation projects and emphasized the importance of culture during periods of rapid growth.
Experience in Advisory Services
In 2018, Carrière worked as the Director of Strategy for Advisory Services at BDC for seven months. His role involved advising on strategic initiatives and enhancing business development efforts. Prior to this, he was the Director of Business Development at The Canadian Bureau for International Education for six months, where he focused on expanding organizational partnerships. His advisory experience includes consulting roles at PwC, where he worked as a Junior Consultant and later as a Consultant in Strategy and Operations.
Education and Expertise
Christian Carrière holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business strategy, organizational development, and people management. He has demonstrated a capacity for innovation and leadership in dynamic environments, developing new business initiatives and embedding cultural values within organizations.
Advisory Roles and Focus Areas
Carrière has advised blockchain startups, particularly in remote and hybrid settings, focusing on embedding culture into the organizational DNA. His approach emphasizes the integration of cultural values into business practices, ensuring that organizations maintain a strong identity as they grow. This experience highlights his commitment to fostering environments that support both employee engagement and organizational success.