About Daniel

Born in Woodstock, NB and raised in South Eastern NB, Daniel is married to Sylvie Michaud and resides in Dieppe NB. He has daughters, Catherine and Myriam.

He is a graduate of École Mathieu Martin in Dieppe, and holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a specialization in Political Science, and a Masters in Business Administration from Université de Moncton. 

Fluently bilingual, Daniel is a dynamic results-based leader with more than two decades of experience in both public and private sectors in increasingly senior roles related to strategic and operational planning, manufacturing, economic development, policy and leadership. 

Throughout his career Daniel has been extensively involved in community activities and has given his time and talents to many worthwhile fundraising initiatives and both community and Provincial Boards. 

Daniel’s values

The confidence to aim high.

The conviction to stand firm when necessary.

The courage to tackle our biggest challenges.

The compassion to serve our most vulnerable.

Daniel’s professional background

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Principal consultant, Nialla Consulting (2023-2025)

  • Minister of Local Governance Reform, Government of New Brunswick (2020-2022)

  • Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Imperial Manufacturing Group (2014-2020)

  • Deputy Minister, Management & Administration, Office of the Premier (2013-2014)

  • President and CEO, Alcool New Brunswick Liquor (2010-2013)

  • Executive Director, Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc., (2004-2010)

  • Executive Assistant to the Premier, Office of the Premier (1999-2003)

SKILLS

  • Policy development, planning, regulatory compliance, management, administration, and governance in both the public and private sectors.

  • Providing leadership direction to large and small teams.

  • Strategic planning and risk management.

  • Performance measurement (Financial Balance Scorecard, Key performance indicators, Quality Improvement Process).

  • Experienced and able to work with multi-member stakeholders on a regional, national or  international level.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer

  • Past President and Coach of Dieppe Ringuette Association

  • Fondation Marc Allain

  • President of the NB South-East Ringette Association

  • Dieppe Council's Standing Committee on Strategies and Public Policies. 

Board involvement

  • Centre de Santé – Dr. Georges-L.- Dumont (2009 – 2013)

  • Canadian Association of Liquor jurisdictions (2010-2013)

  • TELUS Atlantic Canada Community Board (2008 – 2014)

  • Greater Moncton Santa Clause Parade Committee (2016-18)

  • Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre Board (2016-18)

  • Codiac Regional Policing Authority (2018)

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