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Senior Business Advisor

Ludovic specializes in digital strategy for SMEs. He supports them in assessing their digital maturity and choosing technology-based solutions to improve their operational efficiency. He also advises them on how to improve their business processes.

With more than 20 years of experience, Ludovic has held a number of management positions at companies in Quebec and abroad, including Effecto, Mobil Software and Mobil outils.

Ludovic holds a degree in computer engineering specialising in information, production and decision support systems from ISIMA in Clermont Auvergne (France). He holds ITIL V3 and PSPO I (Professional Scrum Product Owner) certifications for software product design.

Digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Ludovic
Bianciotto
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludo-bianciotto/
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Ludovic Bianciotto
Senior Business Advisor

Marc specializes in sales optimization for SMEs in the manufacturing sector. He supports them in their distribution and marketing strategies, focusing on distribution and logistics flows to increase the response speed to customer requests.

Backed by more than 30 years of experience, Marc has held executive positions at companies in the agri-food and pharmaceutical sectors, including Agropur, Culinar-Vachon and Bimbo.

Marc holds a certificate in business administration from Université Laval, as well as certificates in leadership, coaching and mentoring, and manufacturing excellence from Western University in Ontario. He is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Marc
Bélanger
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbelanger02/
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Marc Belanger
Senior Business Advisor

Marc specializes in strategic planning, project management and integrated operations, as well as business development and training for SMEs in the services and manufacturing sectors.

Backed by more than 45 years of experience, Marc began his career as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, then went on to work with service and manufacturing companies in both the defense and commercial aerospace sectors, including Bombardier Defense and Aerospace, CAE, Bell Helicopter, Aerolia Canada / Stelia North America and LTA Aerostructures.

Marc holds a diploma in aerospace engineering from the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Engineering, along with a certificate in helicopter test flight engineering from the École du Personnel Naviguant d’Essais et de Réception (EPNER) in Istres, France.

Strategic Planning
Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Défense
Marc
Bourret
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-bourret-19b20ab/
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Marc Bourret
Senior Business Advisor

With more than 45 years of experience, Marc specializes in finance and business development for SMEs, as well as supporting management committees. In particular, he advises them on development strategy, business model planning, and identifying financial partners for merger and acquisition projects.

Marc has held a number of management positions at international companies in various sectors, including Bombardier, Sonaca and Québecor. For over 25 years, he was a director and chairman of audit committees for public companies in the information technology sector. Actively involved in the community, he sat on the finance committee of Parkinson Québec for more than eight years.

Marc holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce with a major in finance from the University of Ottawa. He is a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA) and has the designations of CPA in the U.S. and CGMA.

Financial Management
Marc
Malouin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-malouin-cpa-ca-cgma-cpa-u-s-a-80761916/
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Marc Malouin
Senior Business Advisor

Marc specializes in strategic alignment for SMEs with a strong technology component. He supports them in their strategic planning and their search for alliance partners. By integrating solutions based on artificial intelligence, it optimizes intellectual property valuation and technology transfer, helping companies to position their innovations on the market and maximize their deployment.

With more than 20 years of experience, Marc began his career working for major companies such as Motorola, Corel and Hydrep. In 2006, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by founding his own company specializing in commercializing deep tech technologies from the engineering field.

Marc holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Université Laval and a certificate in business administration from Université de Sherbrooke. He is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Strategic Planning
Sales Optimization
Artificial Intelligence
Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Défense
Marc
Perron
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcperron/
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Marc Perron
Senior Business Advisor

Marie specializes in strategic alignment and business development. She helps small and medium-sized businesses grow, optimize their sales strategies and market their products. She mentors sales team managers and advises them on team management, marketing strategies, distribution and partnership agreements.

With over 25 years' experience in the consumer goods sector, Marie held the position of General Manager at Santé Naturelle A.G. Ltée, as well as management positions with pharmaceutical, food and B2B companies such as Procter & Gamble and PhytoDerm Canada.

Marie holds a bachelor’s degree in administration, with a major in finance and international business, from McGill University. She has also completed professional coaching training with Coaching de Gestion.

Sales Optimization
Marie
Bélanger
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariebelanger1/
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Marie Belanger
Senior Business Advisor

For more than 17 years, Marie-Christine has specialized in human resources, supporting SMEs especially in recruitment, performance management, retention and engagement. Among other things, she provides advice on organizational structure, skills development, change management and succession planning. She also participates in projects to coach company managers and executives in management skills.

Marie-Christine has held a number of positions in consulting and coaching for operations, professional and management teams in the manufacturing and consulting engineering sectors, in particular at Premier Tech and SNC-Lavalin.

Marie-Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Université du Québec à Montréal, as well as a certificate in human resources management from HEC Montréal. She is a member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

Human Resources
Business transfer and succession plan
Marie-Christine
Ruest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcruest/
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Marie Christine Ruest
Senior Business Advisor

With 20 years' experience in human resources, Marie-Claude supports companies in their organizational and digital transformations, placing change management at the heart of her interventions. She also advises companies on strategic issues such as skills development, digitalization of HR functions, optimization of organizational structure and processes, and improving team commitment and performance.

Over the course of her career, she has held senior positions with leading companies in the manufacturing and energy sectors, including Cascades and Boralex.

Marie-Claude holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations and a master's degree in Organizational management and development from Université Laval.

Human Resources
Marie-Claude
Chouinard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieclaudechouinard/
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Marie Claude Chouinard
Senior Business Advisor

Marie-Claude specializes in strategic planning, organizational efficiency and continuous improvement for SMEs.

Marie-Claude has more than 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, including as president and general manager of Moore Plastics Inc.

Marie-Claude holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, with a minor in administration, from the Université de Sherbrooke.

Strategic Planning
Marie-Claude
Guillemette
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-claude-guillemette-188a4419/
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Marie-Claude Guillemette
Senior Business Advisor

With over 40 years' experience, Marie-France is a specialist in commercialization, marketing and brand development and management.

Over the course of her career, she has held senior positions in the retail industry with major Canadian food and pharmaceutical banners such as Groupe Metro and Jean-Coutu, for whom she led the development of private label programs. She also participated in the implementation of corporate social responsibility plans and the adoption of sustainable and responsible practices.

Marie-France holds an MBA in Marketing from HEC Montreal.

Sales Optimization
Marketing and communications
Strategic Planning
Marie-France
Gibson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-france-gibson-aa2b854a/
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Marie France Gibson
Senior Business Advisor

With more than 40 years of experience, Mario specializes in business and project management, as well as information technology. He supports SMEs in the manufacturing sector, advising them on the choice of technological solutions aimed at improving their operational efficiency.

He has occupied numerous management positions at engineering and project management consulting firms such as Cegertec WorleyParsons, in addition to carrying out large-scale projects in various fields, including digital transformation.

Mario holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, along with an MBA from Université du Québec à Montréal. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), and a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

Digital transformation
Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Mario
Poirier
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-poirier-consultant/
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Mario Poirier
Senior Business Advisor

Martin specializes in sales and marketing for SMEs in all industries. He assists them with strategic and operational planning, developing innovative tactics to reach customers across various channels. He has an extensive understanding of operations and how different departments work together.

With more than 30 years of experience, Martin has held a number of senior executive positions at entertainment and media companies such as Grand Prix du Canada, Astral and Bell Media.

He holds an MBA from Concordia University, a post-MBA in strategy, as well as a certificate in digital content and community management from McGill University. Martin also possesses two coaching certifications: The Professional and Personal Coach Certification (PPCC) and the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification from Concordia University. In addition, he has earned the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Sales Optimization
Marketing and communications
Martin
Spalding
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-spalding-mba/
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Martin Spalding
Senior Business Advisor

Mathias Péloquin's solid corporate and strategic experience enables him to support companies in their digital transformation projects, proposing customized solutions to optimize their performance and support their growth. He integrates his expertise in process review and his understanding of new technologies into his approach.

He has been involved in digital transformation projects for companies in Quebec and across Canada. Before running his own company specializing in digital transformation and technology, he managed a multidisciplinary team for an automation project at Premier Tech.

Mathias graduated with a bachelor's degree from Bishop's University and an MBA from Université Sherbrooke.

Digital transformation
Mathias
Péloquin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-peloquin/
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Mathias Peloquin
Senior Business Advisor

Melanie specializes in business strategy for SMEs. She helps them define their strategic plans, evaluate business opportunities and carry out market studies, including external market, competitor and customer analyses. She also facilitates strategic reflections and management alignment.

With over 20 years of experience, Melanie has held management positions at Desjardins and consulting positions at Deloitte and Ascendis Consulting.

Melanie holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from McGill University.

Strategic Planning
Mélanie
Massicotte
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemassicotte/?trk=public_profile_share_view_actor-name&originalSubdomain=ca
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Melanie Massicotte
Senior Business Advisor

Drawing on more than 40 years of experience, Michel specializes in business development for SMEs in all sectors.

He supports them in their strategic planning, as well as in managing organizational and operational changes. He also acts as a mentor for sales team managers, advising them on marketing strategies and sales tactics to foster growth.

Michel has held a number of management positions at international companies such as Frito Lay, Coca-Cola Bottling, Bimbo Canada (Canada Bread), Warner Lambert and Unisource Canada.

Michel holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in marketing and finance, from HEC Montréal.

Strategic Planning
Sales Optimization
Michel
Lafrenière
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-lafreniere-74b58017/
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Michel Lafreniere
Senior Business Advisor

Michel specializes in marketing and communications for SMEs in all sectors. He assists them with their planning, market analysis and marketing strategy. In particular, he advises them on positioning and brand architecture.

With 30 years of experience, Michel has held a number of executive positions at Canadian and international companies such as L’Oréal, Cascades and Sleeman Breweries. A seasoned entrepreneur, he has founded and led several companies specializing in brand strategy, including three creative intelligence firms in 2022.

Michel holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Université Laval.

Marketing and communications
Michel
Nadeau
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeaumichel/
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Michel Nadeau
Senior Business Advisor

Michel specializes in AI-powered marketing and digital strategy for SMEs. He supports them in their digital positioning and online business model, recommending an omnichannel e-commerce approach for an optimized customer experience.

Backed by more than 25 years of experience, Michel has held various executive positions at companies specializing in e-commerce and digital strategy, including Orckestra Technologies and CloudRaker. In 2018, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by heading a company specializing in e-commerce for the food sector. He now focuses on consulting and coaching activities.

Michel has completed training in business administration at HEC Montréal and holds a certificate in advertising from the Université de Montréal.

Marketing and communications
Digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Michel
St-André
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-st-andre/
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Michel St-Andre
Senior Business Advisor

For over 20 years, Mylène Drainville has specialized in supply chain management. She helps SMEs in the manufacturing industry optimize their operations and production.

After more than 10 years at L’Oréal Canada in acquisition strategy and planning, she went on to become Supply Chain and Logistics Director at Groupe Legault.

Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Digital transformation
Mylène
Drainville
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myl%C3%A8ne-drainville-2abb2a39/
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Mylene Drainville
Senior Business Advisor

Mylène helps small and medium-sized businesses improve the alignment between their strategy and customer reality to maximize their long-term impact. She works to clarify issues, structure priorities, and align key decisions with the desired experience.


With over 15 years of experience in technology environments, notably at Cognibox and ConformIT, she has held several management positions related to customer experience and success. Within Inno-Centre's mandates, she brings a cross-functional perspective when execution, field buy-in, and customer consistency require realignment, aligning directions, processes, and roles with customer reality to secure the impact of strategic and organizational initiatives.


In addition to her training in human resources management, Mylène is a Certified Customer Success Manager (CCSM). She is also an active member of the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA).

Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Digital transformation
Mylène
Guilbert
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myleneguilbert/
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Mylene Guilbert
Senior Business Advisor

Dr. Nabil Raymond Saad, Ph.D., Eng., is a senior aerospace engineering executive and strategic advisor with over three decades of experience across propulsion systems, aircraft programs, and complex transportation platforms. He held senior technical and executive leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney Canada and Bombardier, where he led turbine structures engineering & advanced materials, Aerospace and Defense enterprise system integration, and international high speed rail development programs. He was a two-time winner of the prestigious "United Technologies Presidential Award" for outstanding achievement in innovation and product design.

Dr. Saad combines deep technical authority with executive judgment, making him particularly well suited for board appointments, independent engineering oversight, and subject matter expert roles. His Ph.D. research in a computational fluid dynamic and heat transfer underpins his credibility in propulsion and thermal systems, while his executive career reflects strong governance, risk management and regulatory awareness.

Since 2009, he has served as Senior Business Advisor and Aerospace & Defense Sector Expert at Inno Centre, advising aerospace and defense SMEs with a total turnover of $450 million, on strategy, commercialization, certification environments and sustainable growth. He is frequently engaged where independent technical assessment, strategic clarity and industry credibility are required.

Dr. Saad holds a Ph.D. in engineering from McGill University, is the author of several scientific and business publications and has also contributed to the academic community as a graduate level instructor at McGill University and École Polytechnique de Montréal. He is recognized for his ability to translate complex engineering issues into clear guidance for executives, boards, regulators and legal professionals.

Strategic Planning
Sales Optimization
Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Défense
Nabil
Saad
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabil-raymond-saad-ph-d-eng-a846a921/
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Nabil Saad
Senior Business Advisor

Nathalie specializes in market development and growth management for SMEs. She supports them in their sales strategies focused on maximizing customer satisfaction and profitability. She advises them on their business development plans, their management of their brand portfolio and the implementation of differentiating marketing strategies to stimulate sales and remain competitive.

With over 25 years' experience in the consumer goods sector, Nathalie has held senior positions in the marketing departments of companies such as Lassonde, Bridor Canada and Bleu Lavande.

Nathalie holds a Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Marketing from HEC Montréal.

Sales Optimization
Marketing and communications
Nathalie
Nasseri
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-nasseri/
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Nathalie Nasseri
Senior Business Advisor

Nicolas specializes in marketing and communications for SMEs. He advises them on their strategic alignment, positioning and brand strategy. In particular, he assists them in achieving their national and international digital objectives.

With more than 25 years of experience, Nicolas has held a number of management and executive positions at marketing agencies and companies specializing in digital strategy, such as the Deutsch agency, Fido Solutions and PALM + HAVAS. Since 2021, he has been a lecturer in the Communications department at Université de Sherbrooke.

Nicolas holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Université Laval and has earned certifications from Schulich ExecEd (marketing) and the Open Data Institute.

Marketing and communications
Nicolas
Lefebvre
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaslef/
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Nicolas Lefebvre
Senior Business Advisor

Patricia has in-depth expertise in digital transformation, operations optimization and artificial intelligence. She helps companies integrate innovative technological solutions to improve their operational efficiency and competitiveness.

She has held key roles in various sectors, developing solid experience in the manufacturing industry. Over the course of her career, she has managed numerous strategic technology projects, providing concrete solutions for continuous improvement and resource optimization.

Patricia holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Bishop's University,and is also certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Optimization of Operations and Logistics
Digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Patricia
Maheux
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-maheux-594b99222/
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Patricia Maheux
Senior Business Advisor

Patrick specializes in strategic alignment for SMEs. He supports them in their business planning and development, and in creating advisory committee structures.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, he has held a number of executive positions at companies in various sectors, including Biron Health Group, Yellow Pages Canada and Québecor. He founded several companies, including Substance Grise, which specializes in mentoring executive teams. An active member of the community, he sits on the board of directors for Centraide of Greater Montreal.

Patrick holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and marketing from Concordia University. He pursued post-graduate studies at Harvard, MIT and Northwestern University. He has also earned Scaling Up and EOS (Traction) certifications, and is a Certified Corporate Director (CCD).

Strategic Planning
Patrick
Lauzon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklauzon/?originalSubdomain=ca
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Patrick Lauzon
Senior Business Advisor

Patrick specializes in business development for SMEs in the technology sector. He supports them in their planning, their marketing strategies for both national and international markets, as well as helping them establish of strategic partnerships.

With more than 30 years of experience, Patrick has launched his own businesses and held a number of executive positions at SMEs such as Black Swan Data, Global Eagle Entertainment and DTI Software.

Patrick holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in international business, from Concordia University.

Marketing and communications
Sales Optimization
Patrick
Préfontaine
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-prefontaine-84429/
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Patrick Prefontaine