The CFN Partners wish to announce the following changes to the Partnership effective October 1st, 2024.
Retirement of Managing Senior Partner Andre Deschamps
It is with mixed emotions that the CFN Partners announce the retirement of our friend and colleague, Lieutenant General (retd) Andre Deschamps, following 36 years in uniform and 12 years in the private sector, including 7 years with CFN as an Associate, Partner, Senior Partner and Managing Senior Partner.
A distinguished former Commander of the RCAF, well respected and valued colleague and friend, golfer of renown and loving husband and father, Andre’s sage advice will be missed by his CFN colleagues and clients alike. We wish Andre and Gayle much happiness in the future.
We thank him, and the family that supported him, for his service to Canada as a member of the RCAF, and to our partnership and clients.
New Managing Senior Partner – Peter Studer
The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Peter Studer will become CFN’s Managing Senior Partner on October 1st. Following a 32 public service career, Peter joined CFN as an Associate in 2012, becoming a Partner in 2021, and a Senior Partner in 2022.
New Senior Partner – Dan MacIsaac
The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Brigadier General (retd) Dan MacIsaac will become a Senior Partner on October 1st After 34 years of service as a Combat Engineer officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, Dan joined CFN as an Associate Consultant in 2022, becoming a Partner in 2023. Dan will continue to support our clients’ pursuing opportunities with the Canadian Army, SOF, and infrastructure projects.
New Partner – Colin Keiver
The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Major General (retd) Colin Keiver, MSM, CD will become a Partner on October 1st and will be responsible for our aerospace/space portfolio of clients. Colin joined CFN in 2023 as an Associate following a distinguished 34-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces culminating in his appointment as the Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.





