Team
Our foundation rests on over 40 years of hands-on experience navigating tumultuous times in both the public and private sectors. We've built campaigns, organizations, businesses, and partnerships that drive lasting changes and outcomes.
Arthur is a Partner at Nexus Strategic Consultants, where he helps companies scale, innovate, and thrive. He blends a passion for innovation with international business expertise to empower clients to navigate complex regulatory and geopolitical landscapes and seize growth opportunities.
Arthur Lam on LinkedIn
Founding Partner
Brett Thalmann is a founding partner of Nexus Strategic Consultants with over 20 years of experience as a leading political advisor, strategist, and community organizer in Canada. He brings over seven years of experience in the Prime Minister's Office in his senior leadership role as Executive Director of Planning, Administration and People, where he oversaw several key teams, including Research and Advertising, Strategic Planning, Appointments and Human Resources.
Brett Thalmann on LinkedIn
Founding Partner
ConsultantGeordie Summers-Lubar is a Consultant at Nexus Strategic Consultants. He brings 5 years experience working on policy, communications and operations in the offices of various federal ministers, including the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Minister of Natural Resources and the Associate Minister of Finance.
Geordie Summers-Lubar on LinkedIn
Lhori Webster has built her career in policy, politics, and community organizing. A former Policy Advisor to the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, and the Hon. Patty Hajdu on Canada’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery, then serving as Director of Policy and Labour Relations for the Minister of Labour where she directly worked on changes to the Canada Labour Code, and federal workplace strikes and lockouts, Lhori has grown comfortable navigating complex policy challenges and government agendas during times of crisis.
Lhori Webster on LinkedIn
Expert Advisor
Zack Hunter is an analyst at Nexus Strategic Consultants, working on research projects and honing his skills in public policy and consulting.
Zack Hunter on LinkedIn
AnalystThe Nexus Approach
We take a different approach to government engagement for our clients, combining unparalleled political insights with deep industry expertise. We aim to help clients generate tangible outcomes.Take time to understand each client's unique needs and organizational goals.
Our philosophy is based on our experience delivering public policy changes while in government - that success only comes to organizations that combine both political insights with industry expertise. This enables us to:
Create solutions for C-suite challenges by understanding private sector needs and finding alignment with public interests
Build powerful coalitions that transform ambitious goals into achievable outcomes
Provide clients with a complete toolkit – the relationships, roadmaps, and resources needed for success
Our Experts
Success in government relations takes more than understanding politics—it takes people who know your sector inside and out.
Our network of external advisors includes former government officials, regulatory experts, industry leaders, and advocacy veterans. They’ve drafted policy, shaped regulation, led negotiations, and built coalitions—in-the-field experience our clients draw on to solve problems and seize opportunities.
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Alex Kohut
Public Opinion Polling, Advertising
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André Andreolli Capaldi
Fund Development, Stakeholder Relations, Not-for-Profits, Strategic Partnerships
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Calla Lee
Design, Marketing, Not-for-Profits
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Daniela Hampton-Davies
Capital Markets, Executive Coaching, Board Governance
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Darrell Dean
Creative Communications, Advertising, Digital
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David Wynne
International Business Development and Venture Capital
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Kevin Walton
Financial Services, FinTech, Strategy
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Kirsten Gallacher-Paquette
Human Resources, Fractional Executives, Workplace Resilience
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Laurel Ostfield
Data Intelligence, Reputation Management
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Mélanie Gagné
AML and Fraud Management
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Samantha Cheung
Investor Relations, Capital Markets, Financial Services
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Sumi Shanmuganathan
Marketing & Communications