Accessibility Standards Canada: CEO and leadership team

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dino Zuppa, Accessibility Standards Canada’s CEO, also oversees the development of equity-based accessibility standards supported by pioneering research funded by Accessibility Standards Canada’s grants and contributions program.

Dino’s career spans more than 25 years. He led a number of strategic initiatives at all orders of government in Canada, and at an American University. Dino holds a Ph.D. and lives in Ottawa with his wife and two kids.

Chief Strategic Officer (CSO)

Philipe-Antoine Sarrazin (LL.L.,B.B.A., CPA, CGA) was appointed Chief Strategic Officer of Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC) on September 3, 2024. In this position, he supports the leadership team in setting the future direction of the organization. Previously, Mr. Sarrazin served as the Chief Financial Officer of ASC since June 2020.

Before joining the organization, Mr. Sarrazin held several executive roles in the Federal Government. This included Managing Director of Policy and Legislation in the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. He also worked in different capacities at the Canada Revenue Agency as a member of the National GAAR (anti-avoidance) Committee.

Mr. Sarrazin has been a long-time trainer at l’École du Barreau du Québec. He graduated from the civil law faculty at Ottawa University in 1991 and became a member of the Quebec Bar in 1992. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the l’Université du Québec, specializing in accounting sciences in 1997. He has been a member of CPA-Québec since 1999.

Director, Governance, Policy and Engagement

With over 17 years in the federal government, Andrée Deslauriers has extensive experience in management of human resources (HR), programs, finances, and projects. Throughout her career, she has successfully led manifold initiatives focused on HR, change management, and process streamlining.

She has been working at Accessibility Standards Canada since March 2023. Prior to her current role, with strong leadership, she held numerous management positions. She brings her diverse background and robust communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively. She excels in analyzing and interpreting data, offering strategic recommendations, and implementing legislative frameworks. With a multidisciplinary team, she is responsible for the Board of Directors support, Intergovernmental Affairs at the provincial and territorial level, and stakeholders’ engagement activities with partners across Canada.

Ms. Deslauriers is originally from Maniwaki. She chose to settle in the Outaouais region following her university studies in Montreal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has also obtained university certification in work and organizational psychology as well as communications.