(May 2021) Matthew Larventz, a government relations professional and seasoned advisor in federal and provincial campaigns in Canada, has been appointed Vice President for Government Relations at M Square Media (MSM).
Larventz is experienced in securing buy-in from key decision-makers to help influence public policy. His career includes serving as a political advisor to a federal Member of Parliament and managing successful federal and provincial election campaigns. He previously worked at one of Canada’s largest law firms assisting clients in advancing their public policy and advocacy needs at all levels of government.
Larventz is an active member of his community, passionate about education he was an elected school board trustee from 2014 to 2020. He previously sat as a director on the boards of the Regional Association of Western Quebecers and the Quebec Community Groups Network.
He lives in Ontario, speaks English and French, and has a degree in political science from Carleton University.
At MSM, Larventz will build strong relationships and communication channels with governments, agencies and senior decision makers and key markets worldwide.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the MSM team, they are a leader in the international education space and I know that we can work alongside our government partners to better position MSM to maximize our potential in this sector,” said Larventz.
“Matthew will be instrumental in strengthening these relationships, enabling MSM to work on government initiatives more effectively and positioning us as a company that values and maximizes public-private partnerships for the common good.” said Sanjay Laul, MSM CEO and Founder.
About M Square Media (MSM)
M Square Media (MSM) is a leading international education company that establishes global or in-country offices and offers education management, an AI-powered student recruitment marketplace, high-performance student recruitment services, online courses and programs, and a wide range of edtech solutions. Through these diverse lines of business, we deliver targeted numbers in student recruitment to foster sustained institutional growth and cater to every stakeholder in the industry: schools, agents, and keen learners from around the world. Headquartered in British Columbia and operating in 17 countries, we strive for people and community empowerment through education, technology, and partnerships with industry and the academe.
