- Born
- January 16, 1956 — Oujda, Morocco
- Family
- Mother of four children
- Education
- Degree in international relations from the University of Oran in Algeria
- Career
- Political and economic adviser to the U.S. ambassador in Algeria
- Political Experience
- Appointed to Senate February 14, 2025
- Notable
- Founder and CEO of Entreprises Danièle Henkel Inc.; investor panelist on Dans l'œil du dragon (French-language version of Dragons' Den) from 2012 to 2016; author of two autobiographical books
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Business & Financial Interests
Danièle Henkel is a well-known entrepreneur from Quebec. She is the founder of Danièle Henkel Inc., a company that specializes in wellness, beauty, and medical-aesthetic products and technologies. Her company is known for distributing a popular exfoliation glove and other cosmetic solutions. Before her appointment to the Senate, she gained significant public recognition as an investor on the Quebec television show "Dans l'œil du dragon," the French-language version of "Dragons' Den." This role established her as a prominent figure in Canada's business and investment community. Her career has been centered on entrepreneurship and brand development.
Key Relationships & Connections
Senator Henkel was appointed on the recommendation of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, a non-partisan body established by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This connects her to the modern, merit-based appointment process rather than a traditional partisan network. Through her role on the television show "Dans l'œil du dragon," she developed relationships with numerous entrepreneurs and figures within Quebec's business and media circles.