A seasoned manager and administrator, Mr. Lalonde has worked in the cultural world for over 20 years, in the circus, music, dance and theatre sectors. Executive director of the Conservatoire de musique et d’art dramatique du Québec from 2015 to 2018, he has held the same position at the National Circus School (1999-2015) as well as with the I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra (1997-1999).