Maxime Gauvin is a growth focused innovator, creative thinker and strategist. His great leadership and his capacity to bring people together around a common vision has been recognized by his peers and colleagues.

With over 15 years of change leadership in local food systems, community, and

business, Maxime is the Executive Director of Saveur NB Food and Beverage Partnership, a new food and beverage industry association promoting New Brunswick food and beverages and supporting the growth of the sector through targeted programs and services. In previous roles, Maxime was Director of Hospitality at Elbowroom Properties, Strategist at Portfolio Solutions Group and Aliment Solutions, and Executive Director of Really Local Harvest. Maxime is the instigator of the Eating Heritage Food Tourism Symposium, and the founding president of Slow Food Cocagne Acadie. He has been involved in various food, sustainability and entrepreneurial initiatives in Canada and around the world.