Marie‑Noel Fredette is a recognized leader in commodity and indirect taxation, known for bridging tax strategy, technology, and large‑scale business transformation in complex, global environments. She is currently Managing Director, Commodity Taxes at Air Canada, where she oversees commodity tax governance across the Air Canada group and leads multidisciplinary teams spanning advisory, compliance, accounting, and data analytics. Marie‑Noel plays a central role in enterprise‑wide initiatives, including ERP and data platform transformations, new product launches, loyalty programs, and cross‑border business expansions, ensuring tax considerations are embedded early in strategic decision‑making. Her experience also includes senior tax leadership roles at Cirque du Soleil, Domtar, and Deloitte, where she managed global tax compliance, acquisitions, audits, and risk management across numerous jurisdictions. A member of the Barreau du Québec, Marie‑Noel is an active contributor to the tax community and a frequent speaker at international conferences and panels, sharing practical insights on tax governance, audit management, and the evolving role of tax in digitally enabled organizations.