Pierre Bélanger

Co-Founding Partner | Chief Innovation Officer

An analyst, creator and innovator, Pierre is responsible for v2com’s business development, drawing upon an extensive multi-disciplinary background in architecture, photography, graphic and industrial design. His strong analytical faculties and insatiable curiosity drive his quest to identify the latest trends and technological advancements, while investing in research and development to ensure that v2com delivers the highest quality service, via a platform that runs smoothly and continuously.

Pierre likes: Wine, his Triple Black BMW, ‘Ruby on Rails’ and vegetables...but just a little bit.

Languages spoken: French, English

Julie Payette

Co-Founding Partner | Business Development

Combining 25 years of leadership in international media relations, Julie Payette is a Founding Partner of v2com newswire, the first and preeminent architecture and design newswire promoting projects to the world’s largest specialized media network. Julie remains focused on the highest standards of design and leads v2com’s relentless pursuit of quality projects and the most promising talent from around the world. In recognition of her extensive industry experience and expertise, Julie has been selected as a jury member for prestigious international awards including the Frame Awards, Architizer A+ Awards, Architecture MasterPrize, LOOP Design Awards, and Rethinking The Future. In 2021, Julie received the prestigious Ambassador of Quality in Architecture award, a distinction of the Order of Architects of Quebec (OAQ).

Languages spoken: English, French

Pénélope Fortin

Principal | Public Relations Director

Pénélope is Principal at v2com and Director of Public Relations. Promoting the talent of designers and architects worldwide is her greatest motivation. After completing her university studies in interior design in 2008, she worked behind the scenes in the industry, starting her career in event production, before joining the v2com team in 2013. Infusing creativity and infectious enthusiasm into her work, Pénélope leads press relations and internal and external communications, while contributing to the marketing and development of the v2com newswire.

Pénélope likes: planet Earth, cultural diversity, laughing out loud, thinking outside the box.

Languages spoken: English, French

Emadou Payette-Brisson

Media Relations Specialist | design + architecture

Emadou has been involved in the world of interior design and communications for many years, thanks to both his studies and his professional experience. At v2com newswire, her communications expertise is used to connect and promote the world's most prestigious design and architecture firms to specialized media around the globe. Having worked in interior design for several years, she knows the ins and outs of the business. The combination of her two fields of expertise gives her a sharp eye for identifying projects that will make a lasting impression on the targeted audience.

Emadou likes: Scandinavia, yoga, the countryside, and culinary discoveries.

Languages spoken: English, French

Angie

Zootherapist

Whether it’s running, cycling, or driving, Angie enthusiastically accompanies her masters to the office, in order to ... sleep, cuddle, play with her toy, sometimes bark at the mail carrier, and ... sleep again. Her simple presence calms and motivates the people around her, thus increasing their efficiency.

Angie likes: vegan food, pebbles, playing in the yard and saying morning grace

Languages spoken: French