Julien Boumard Coallier is passionate about supporting music creators in Quebec and across Canada. Through his work at the SOCAN Foundation, the Montreal-based program manager has supported the music organization’s musicians, producers and composers, developing programs that bridge opportunity gaps and celebrate diverse talent. Last year, the 37-year-old exec established the Screen Music Lab, a program that elevates emerging Canadian composers and teaches music creators how to write for television and film — a key cross-industry opportunity. He also established a French-language residency for artist-entrepreneurs.

“What excites me most about the future of Canada’s music industry is its cultural diversity and artistic excellence — this richness can’t be ignored,” he says. “I’m inspired by the growing collaboration across the industry — these creative bridges strengthen our social fabric.”