Brian Pearl

Managing Partner

NATIONAL Public Relations (Toronto office)

Brian Pearl

Brian Pearl joined NATIONAL’s Toronto office in June 2022 as Vice-President and Practice Lead, Capital Markets and Investor Relations.​ He became Managing Partner in March 2023. Over the course of his career, Brian has worked on all sides of the Capital Markets – from advising on IPO strategies, to being the primary contact for investors and leading M&A activity.​ Brian has developed a collaborative, entrepreneurial and client-focused approach over the past two decades, serving as a Board Member with three fast growing Canadian companies, and a strategic advisor to numerous start-ups in the Canadian market. Prior to joining NATIONAL, he was Chief Operating Officer for Burlington-based Relm Cannabis. ​ With his knowledge of Bay Street and his extensive operational experience, Brian’s insight and counsel is informed and in-demand. Brian works with NATIONAL clients across the country to help them solve their business challenges.​ Brian’s accomplishments were recognized with a Top 40 Under 40 award in 2015; he holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bishop’s University and a Paralegal designation from The Law Society of Upper Canada.

Our Leadership Team

Royal Poulin

Royal Poulin

Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

Ralph Sutton

Ralph Sutton

President, AXON, and International Managing Partner

Martin Daraiche

Martin Daraiche

President and Managing Partner (Montreal office)

NATIONAL Public Relations

Julie-Anne Vien

Julie-Anne Vien

Managing Partner

NATIONAL Public Relations (Quebec City office)

Kevin McCann

Kevin McCann

Managing Partner

NATIONAL Public Relations (Atlantic offices)

Mark Seland

Mark Seland

Managing Partner

NATIONAL Public Relations (Western Canada offices)

Amanda Munroe

Amanda Munroe

Senior Vice-President and Group Lead

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Alan Dunton

Alan Dunton

Managing Director and Group Lead

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Sarah Young

Sarah Young

Partner and Senior Counsel

NATIONAL Public Relations (Atlantic offices)