With more than 15 years of experience, Evelyn specializes in AI-powered digital marketing. She shares her approach focused on the customer experience with SMEs in all sectors, helping them define their digital strategy to achieve their growth objectives.

Evelyn has held multiple management positions in the digital experience and e-commerce departments of companies such as Sobeys, Bombardier and LCI Education.

Evelyn has a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from the Université de Montréal, as well as a DESS in marketing communications from HEC Montréal.

For more than 20 years, Fabio has specialized in transforming business processes and production procedures for the manufacturing industry. He supports SMEs in their strategic alignment, optimization of operations and logistics, as well as continuous improvement.

Over the course of his career, Fabio has held engineering and management positions at major companies such as General Electric and Electrolux, along with executive positions in client account management for various SMEs.

Fabio holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Polytechnique Montréal and is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. He is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and also has a graduate degree in management from the Université de Sherbrooke.

Flavie is an experienced human resources professional, specializing in strategic consulting for SMEs. She excels at supporting management committees in building a distinctive corporate culture and integrating strong organizational values, thereby fostering a unique employee experience and an attractive employer brand. Flavie offers customized solutions ranging from operational diagnostics to implementing effective strategies for workforce planning, compensation, team building, engagement, succession planning and governance.

Backed by more than 25 years of experience, she has held key positions in various industries, working with companies such as Ubisoft, Eidos Montréal, D-BOX Technologies, Natrel and Réno-Dépôt, as well as co-founding a video game company.

Flavie holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations from the Université de Montréal and is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Francis specializes in corporate positioning and digital strategy for SMEs. He supports them in their strategic planning process, helping them optimize their brand identity and develop the right marketing channels to foster an omnichannel customer experience.

With more than 35 years of experience in Canada and abroad, Francis has held multiple management positions. He began his entrepreneurial journey in 2000, founding three companies in the IT sector in Quebec. He devotes his time to a variety of consulting, mentoring, training and speaking activities.

Francis holds a master’s degree in physics from the Université de Dijon in France, a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from the Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, as well as an MBA from the Institut Français de Gestion de Lyon.

With 45 years' experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, Franco is a sales and business development expert who supports companies in their growth and innovation.

Over the course of his career, he has held a number of management positions in the agri-food industry with companies such as Cavendish Farms, Agropur, Scotian Gold and Best Brands.

Franco graduated from Nova Scotia Community College with a diploma in Business Administration.

With almost 40 years' experience, François helps companies improve their productivity by specializing in human resources optimization, digital and organizational transformation, and strategic alignment.

Over the course of his career, he has held executive positions with major companies such as Aldo and Kruger, before founding his own technology company. His extensive expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including retail and manufacturing.

François holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations from Université Laval, an MBA from Concordia University, and Executive Training in Human Resources from Queen's University.

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Gabriel is a finance expert with over 35 years of experience in the agri-food industry. He specializes in corporate strategy, structure and financial modeling.

Gabriel spent the majority of his career at Saputo, where he held various positions, including Senior Vice-President of Corporate Accounting and Internal Audit as well as Senior Vice-President of the Project Management Office for major investment projects. He has led numerous acquisition, due diligence and investment projects in Canada and internationally.

Gabriel has a Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Concordia University. He is also a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec.

For more than 35 years, Ghislain has specialized in value chain management for manufacturing and distribution SMEs. He assists them in evaluating production flows and operations, consolidating supplies and optimizing logistics. He has a broad understanding of management technology solutions.

Ghislain has held a number of executive positions at manufacturing and logistics companies such as Kraft Canada, Groupe St-Hubert, Canada Bread Company and Schering Pharmaceuticals.

Ghislain is an industrial engineer and a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. He holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Polytechnique Montréal, and is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

With over 40 years of experience, Gilles specializes in financial modelling to ensure the sound management and long-term profitability of SMEs. He assists and advises companies in the management and organization of their accounting and finance departments as well as product costing. He also supports entrepreneurs operating in the manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors.

Prior to joining Inno-centre’s team of advisors, Gilles worked primarily for food processing companies such as Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Natrel and Groupe Ferron.

Gilles has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA) in accounting from HEC Montréal. He is a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agrées du Québec (CPA).

With over 20 years of experience, Guy is an accomplished leader in the sales field. He helps businesses achieve their strategic goals, build high-performing teams, and define their growth strategy and market penetration.

Guy has held several executive positions in companies in the communications and technology sectors such as Vidéotron, Alithya, and Solotech. He has led several strategic projects that allowed companies to achieve sustained growth.

He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from UQAM and an MBA with a specialization in Strategy from the University of Paris-Dauphine.

Hélène specializes in corporate governance and strategy for manufacturing SMEs in all sectors. She supports companies in their structural transformations and helps them build action plans promoting change management that is engaging for all stakeholders.

Hélène has over 35 years of experience and has held executive positions at both small and large manufacturing companies. She has also served on several boards of directors and as Chair of the Board of an Integrated Health and Social Services Centre for nine years.

Hélène holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Université Laval. She has also completed a number of training courses from the Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations.

Henry specializes in marketing and sales optimization. He advises SMEs on their planning and strategies for market acquisition and marketing, both in Canada and abroad.

With more than 40 years of experience, Henry has held several executive positions at pharmaceutical companies such as Calea Ltd./Shoppers Drug Mart and Berlex Canada, including president and CEO of Biron Medical Laboratory.

Henry holds a bachelor of arts degree in communications from the University of Ottawa and a Certificate of Executive Education from Columbia Business School, Columbia University (U.S.).

With more than 25 years of experience, Isabelle supports SMEs in their challenges relating to governance and organizational structure. In particular, she advises them on the organization and composition of management committees, as well as development and performance evaluation plans.

Isabelle has worked in a number of roles for major companies such as Pharmascience, McKesson and Rogers Communications, including 10 years in the grocery sector (Loblaws-Provigo). She has also managed multiple projects involving mergers and acquisitions and reorganizations.

Isabelle is a graduate of UQÀM in business administration, with a major in human resources management, and has training in psychology and criminology from the Université de Montréal. She is also a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA), as well as an ICF-certified coach and a specialist in Atman psychometric test feedback.

Jason specializes in sales and marketing strategies for SMEs. He works with executive teams to help them identify business opportunities, develop marketing plans and implement simple, cost-effective and profitable sales systems.

With more than 25 years of experience, Jason has held numerous management positions in the sales and marketing departments of companies such as IPL and Cabico. He embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2021 by founding his own sales consulting company.

Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in marketing and international business from the University of New Brunswick.

Equipped with 30 years of experience, Jean specializes in business strategy development and innovation support for SMEs in the manufacturing, technology and service sectors.

Jean has held a number of executive positions in major IT companies such as DMR/Fujitsu Consulting and Unisys. He subsequently founded and managed two companies in the same industry. For the past decade, Jean has supported more than a hundred companies in Quebec and abroad.

Jean has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Université de Montréal and a Certificate in Computer Science from Université Laval. He also holds a certification in business model design from HEC Montréal.

For more than 30 years, Jean has specialized in the continuous improvement and optimization of operations and the supply chain through digital transformation and the implementation of technological and AI solutions for manufacturing SMEs.

Jean has held a number of executive positions in both small and large companies in the manufacturing, distribution and health care sectors.

Jean has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Polytechnique Montréal and a Specialized Graduate Diploma (DESS) in management from HEC Montréal. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and earned a certificate from the Lean Enterprise Design Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jean specializes in financial modelling and strategy for SMEs in every sector. He assists them in financial structuring, improving their accounting management and mentoring members of their executive committees. He also advises them on their transfer and acquisition projects, from identifying partners to business valuations and assistance with transactions.

With more than 40 years of experience, Jean has held a number of positions with major companies such as BDO Canada, PWC Canada and Deloitte. He has been involved in numerous transactions in Canada and abroad, for the public and private sectors alike.

Jean holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration – public accounting from Université Laval, and has completed training in business valuation and litigation support at the University of Toronto.

For more than 20 years, Jean-Francois has specialized in strategic alignment and the development of marketing and communication plans to help brands and SMEs excel in all sectors. He provides support for business growth, marketing channel optimization, and strategies to promote greater visibility and increased sales over the long term.

With a background in advertising, he has worked for major agencies such as Cossette, PALM, LG2 and Draftfcb. Jean-Francois founded Quebec’s first organic microbrewery, Bières Boldwin, in 2015.

Jean-Francois has a bachelor’s degree in public communications from Université Laval. He is also certified in SME governance from the Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations.

Jean-François specializes in strategic alignment. He supports SMEs in their planning by implementing performance indicators and action plans adapted to the company. He advises executive committees on governance, change management and leadership.

With more than 25 years of experience, Jean-François has been a shareholder in and held a number of executive positions at manufacturing and transportation companies.

Jean-François holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (finance option) from HEC Montréal.

Jon specializes in sales strategies for SMEs. He helps them develop and set up sales departments by acquiring the right talent and building the right systems. He advises sales teams in implementing customer approach strategies to support growth.

With more than 15 years of experience, he has worked for a marketing agency specializing in financial services, and with major clients such as Canadian Tire, BMO and Rogers. He was a sales manager for over 50 representatives.

Jon holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Dalhousie University.

As a human resources professional, Julie specializes in supporting SME management teams in their strategic HR thinking. She assists organizations in optimizing their structure, developing talent, managing mergers and acquisitions, implementing succession plans, designing compensation structures, and improving HR processes and policies.
With over 25 years of experience, Julie has worked in organizations of all sizes and in a variety of industries. She has held management positions at Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium, as well as vice -presidency roles in human resources at McInnis Cement, the technology company Nakisa, and the manufacturing group PPD.
Julie has a degree in business administration, specializing in human resources, from UQTR. She is also a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA).

Kamal specializes in strategic planning and alignment for SMEs in the agri and food industry. He supports them in their planning, value creation and governance practices. He also advises them on their business strategies and action plan to support their growth.

With more than 25 years of experience in the food sector, Kamal has held a number of management positions in Canada and internationally in companies such as Unilever, Rubicon Food Products, Griffith Foods and Agrocrop Exports.

Kamalholds an MBA from the University of Leicester (UK) and completed a Disruptive Strategy course at Harvard Business School.

Louise specializes in sales strategies and market development. She supports SMEs in their planning and their marketing strategy for retailers. She advises sales teams and teaches best practices to drive growth.

With more than 25 years of experience in the agri-food sector, Louise has held a number of management positions at companies such as Agropur, Saputo and Maison LeGrand.

Louise holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in marketing, from the Université de Sherbrooke.

With a long career spanning over 40 years, Louis specializes in strategic planning and marketing. He supports SMEs in developing or enhancing their business model and positioning. He advises them on their brand architecture and their distribution and marketing channels to deliver an optimized client experience in their market.

Louis has held executive positions at major corporations in the agri-food industry such as Labatt, Unibroue and Agropur as well as at advertising agencies such as BCP and Marketel.

Louis has a Bachelor of Business Administration and an MBA in finance from HEC Montréal.

Luc is a specialist in business analytics and data science. He employs its analytical approach with SMEs to help them organize, model and analyze data to optimize decision-making, with the aim of preparing them to integrate AI solutions. He also supports companies in defining relevant performance indicators based on their business needs and long-term growth plans.

Luc began his career as a data scientist in genetics. He went on to become a top-level international sports coach and now devotes his time to advisory projects.

Luc holds a master’s degree in bioinformatics from Université Laval and is currently completing an MBA (2023). He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.