QueerTech Announces Bradley Breton as Chair, Board of Directors
Montréal, QC – July 2026 | QueerTech is pleased to announce that Bradley Breton has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors, effective May 21, 2026, for a two-year term. Elected by QueerTech's current Board Members, Bradley will be instrumental in guiding the organization's governance and strategic direction during the next phase of national growth.
About Bradley & Their Work
Bradley’s journey with QueerTech began in 2024, when he was appointed as Chair of the QT Founders Advisory Board. In this role, he helped shape the strategic direction and programming framework behind QT Founders, an initiative which supports 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs on a national scale.
In addition to helping strengthen QueerTech's entrepreneurship strategy, Bradley played an important role in growing the organization's network of angel investors committed to supporting queer founders. He has also participated as an angel investor in QueerTech's 2SLGBTQI+ Investment Prize since its inception, demonstrating his personal commitment to expanding access to capital and opportunity for the next generation of innovators.
Building on that work, Bradley joined QueerTech's Board of Directors in 2025, where he has continued to contribute to the organization's long-term strategy, governance, and national growth. Aside from QueerTech involvement, Bradley is a seasoned, respected professional who has held many roles across the technology sector.
“It is an honour to serve as Chair of QueerTech’s Board of Directors,” said Bradley Breton. “I have seen firsthand what QueerTech can accomplish when strong leadership, an ambitious vision, and a committed community come together. I look forward to working closely with the Board, Naoufel, the QueerTech team, and our partners to build on the organization’s momentum, strengthen its long-term sustainability, and create more opportunities for 2SLGBTQI+ people to thrive as professionals, founders, and leaders in Canada’s innovation economy.” - Bradley Breton
Thank You to QueerTech’s Exiting Chair, Bobbie Racette
As Bradley begins his term as Chair, QueerTech also extends its deepest gratitude to Bobbie Racette for her exceptional leadership over the past two years. During her tenure as Chair, QueerTech expanded its national reach, strengthened partnerships across Canada, launched new entrepreneurship and leadership initiatives, advanced nationally recognized research, and laid the foundation for the organization's next stage of growth and community service.
QueerTech is pleased that Bobbie will continue serving on the Board of Directors, ensuring continuity of leadership and allowing the organization to continue benefiting from her experience, vision, and commitment to its mission.
"Bobbie has been an extraordinary Chair and an incredible champion for QueerTech," said Naoufel Testaouni, CEO and Co-Founder of QueerTech. "Her leadership has helped shape our organization during a pivotal period of growth, and we are deeply grateful that she will continue serving on our Board. We also couldn't be more excited to welcome Bradley as our new Chair. Bradley has been instrumental in advancing our entrepreneurship strategy, supporting our founder community, and strengthening connections across Canada's innovation ecosystem. His leadership reflects where QueerTech is headed as we continue building a stronger, more inclusive technology future."
Looking Forward
Under Bradley's leadership, QueerTech will continue advancing opportunities for the 2SLGBTQI+ tech workforce, while supporting dedicated advocacy efforts relating to safe and accountable tech system development, deployment and use across the country. Working alongside an engaged Board, dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, and community members, the organization remains focused on driving systemic change and ensuring Canada's technology ecosystem is more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous for everyone.
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About QueerTech
QueerTech is a national nonprofit advancing 2SLGBTQI+ talent, entrepreneurship, and inclusive technology across Canada’s tech ecosystem. Through community-led programming, original research, strategic partnerships, and actionable inclusion tools, QueerTech builds pathways into tech and helps shape a more responsible and equitable technology industry. The organization is also a national leader in responsible technology advocacy and progressive 2SLGBTQI+ equity and inclusion policy facilitation.