Dimitri Soudas

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Dimitri Soudas
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Canadian Prime Minister's Office
Director of Communications
In office
2010-2011
Appointed by Stephen Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Preceded by John Williamson
Succeeded by Angelo Persichilli
Personal details
Born July 10, 1979
Montreal, Quebec
Nationality Canadian
Children 3
Parents Georgia Vagia and Nicholas Soudas
Alma mater Simon Fraser University, Concordia University, Dawson College

Dimitri Soudas (born July 10, 1979) is the former Director of Communications to the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former Executive Director of the Canadian Olympic Committee and former Executive Director of the Conservative Party of Canada. He was forced out of his position as the party's Executive Director in March of 2014, after becoming involved in his fiancée's attempt to win nomination in Oakville North—Burlington, a new riding.[1]

Early life[edit]

Soudas was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, to Greek parents. He completed a diploma in health sciences at Dawson College and studied biochemistry at Concordia University. Soudas also holds a master's degree from Simon Fraser University.

Career[edit]

Soudas served for one term as a school trustee at the Western Quebec School board from 2002 to 2005.[citation needed]

Between 2006 and 2011, Soudas was a "high profile" member of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's communication team,[2] and one of the Prime Minister's "closest and most faithful aides."[3] Initially serving as a Press Secretary and later as a Associate Director of Communications for the Prime Minister's Office,[4] Soudas was appointed as Director of Communications for the Prime Minister's Office following the resignation of his predecessor, John Williamson in the spring of 2010.[5][6][7] On June 1, 2011, Soudas revealed he would be stepping down as Harper's chief spokesman.[8] He was succeeded by Angelo Persichilli.[9]

Beginning in October of 2011, Soudas served as Executive Director of Communications for the Canadian Olympic Committee.[1][10][11][12][13]

In December 2013, Soudas resigned from the Canadian Olympic Committee, and was appointed Executive Director of the Conservative Party of Canada.[14][15] He was later asked to vacate the position, after becoming involved in a local nomination process on behalf of his fiancée, MP Eve Adams.[16]

Soudas is currently the Managing Partner of Stampede Group[17] which specializes in food trade into Asian markets and business development. During 2014, he also accepted positions as Chief Operating Officer of the Economic Forum of the Americas, as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Corporate Sponsorship for the World Equestrian Games, [18] and on the Advisory Board of Cavalia, where he is responsible for Business Development and Public Affairs. In August 2014, Soudas also joined the Board of Directors of Canadian Nectar Products.[19]

Soudas also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Merry Montreal, a not-for-profit organization that organizes a holiday event in Montreal.[20]

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

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  1. ^ a b "Dimitri Soudas fired as Conservative Party executive director". 1 April 2014. 
  2. ^ "Dimitri Soudas, member of Stephen Harper’s inner circle, to head Conservative Party". thestar.com. 7 December 2013. 
  3. ^ "Harper names Soudas as his main spokesman". 11 April 2010. 
  4. ^ "Harper's spokesman Soudas moving on". 1 June 2011. 
  5. ^ "Harper names Soudas as his main spokesman". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 2016-02-21. 
  6. ^ http://www.washingtontimes.com, The Washington Times. "Dimitri Soudas - Bio, News, Photos - Washington Times". www.washingtontimes.com. Retrieved 2016-02-21. 
  7. ^ "Harper's spokesman Soudas moving on". 1 June 2011. 
  8. ^ "Harper aide Soudas calls it quits". Toronto Star, June 1, 2011.
  9. ^ "Harper finds new communication director in ranks of ethnic media". The Globe and Mail, August 31, 2011.
  10. ^ "Former Harper spokesman Soudas joins Canadian Olympic Committee". National Post. Retrieved 2016-02-21. 
  11. ^ "PM’s former communications director Soudas joins Canadian Olympic Committee". www.marketingmag.ca. Retrieved 2016-02-21. 
  12. ^ "Former Harper spokesman Soudas joins Canadian Olympic Committee". National Post, S.
  13. ^ "Former PMO staffer Soudas joins Canadian Olympic Committee". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2016-02-21. 
  14. ^ "Conservative Party names former PMO spokesperson Dimitri Soudas as new executive director - CTV News". CTVNews. 
  15. ^ "Dimitri Soudas and the PM's future - Macleans.ca". Macleans.ca. 7 December 2013. 
  16. ^ "Soudas forced to resign after meddling in partner’s nomination race". The Globe and Mail. 
  17. ^ "DIMITRI". 
  18. ^ http://www.fei.org/fei/fei-weg/2018 World Equestrian Games 2018
  19. ^ http://cnpge.com/dimitri-doudas.html
  20. ^ "Merry Montreal 2015". Montréal en Fêtes / Merry Montreal 2015. Retrieved 2016-02-21. 
  21. ^ "Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipients Include Lucien Bouchard, Ben Johnson, Controversial Senators". The Huffington Post. 16 September 2013. 
  22. ^ "Offering the ethnic media an outlet 'to reach political leaders'". The Globe and Mail. 
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