
Jean-François Lemaire
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 Lutter Hoppenheim
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.

Julie Dumontier
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 Baig
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 McNally
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.

Louis Fortier
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 Grenier
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.
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Ludovic Bianciotto
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.

Marc Bélanger
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.

Marc Bourret
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.
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Marc Malouin
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.

Marc Perron
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).

Marie-Anne Côté
Marie-Anne specializes in organizational transformation, operations optimization, and change management. She assists SMEs in improving their performance, structuring their growth, and implementing sustainable and human-centric management practices.
Marie-Anne brings several years of corporate experience, where she held leadership positions, including VP and General Manager at IPL. She spearheaded major transformations, managed multidisciplinary teams, and executed strategic projects in complex environments. Her strategic vision enables her to tackle organizational challenges with a comprehensive, structured, and results-oriented approach.
An industrial engineer with a degree from Université Laval, she also holds a certification in leadership and management skills from the Leadership Institute, as well as a Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.

Marie Bélanger
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.
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Marie-Christine Ruest
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).

Marie-Claude Chouinard
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.

Marie-Claude Guillemette
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.

Marie-France Gibson
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.

Mario Poirier
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.

Martin Spalding
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).

Mathias Péloquin
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.

Mélanie Massicotte
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.

Michel Lafrenière
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.

Michel Nadeau
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.

Michel St-André
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.