David Ward
Chief Operating Officer, Mediator & Adm. A.
David is a founding partner at Latitude and serves as Chief Operating Officer. Driven by a clear vision and strong determination, he shapes the firm’s strategic direction and plays a central role in its growth. With sharp instincts and a creative approach, he skillfully identifies and capitalizes on new opportunities. His innovative spirit and inspiring leadership fuel Latitude’s continued expansion, while steering the team toward ambitious goals and operational excellence.
With many years of experience in consulting, mediation, organizational climate analysis, and entrepreneurship, David has developed a rich and diverse expertise. His background gives him a unique perspective on business challenges and workplace dynamics, allowing him to approach organizational issues with both strategic depth and creativity.
David has developed long-standing collaborations with numerous Indigenous Nations, gaining deep insight into the normative frameworks that shape their relationships with provincial and federal governments, as well as their inherent and ancestral rights. His experience with public and governmental institutions makes him a vital asset for highly sensitive and complex files, working closely with team members as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert.
Education
- Civil, Commercial and Workplace Mediation, Université de Sherbrooke
- Master of Science (M.Sc.), International Business, HEC Montréal
- Bachelor in Economics and Politics (B.Sc.), Université de Montréal
Activities & Memberships
- Member of the Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec (Adm.A)
- Member of the Institut de Médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ)
