Board of Directors

Sandra Abitan is a Partner of Osler’s Montréal office and has over 35 years of experience in corporate restructuring and insolvency law. Recognized as a leader in her field, she advises clients across various sectors on complex matters, both nationally and internationally. Sandra has played a pivotal role in numerous major restructurings and is frequently sought after for her expertise in cross-border cases. Her skills are consistently highlighted in top legal directories such as Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and Lexpert.

Before joining Osler, Sandra began her career at another leading firm, where she quickly developed a strong expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters. Her ability to deliver innovative solutions and her commitment to client service has earned her the trust of major corporations and financial institutions.

Sandra has served as Chair of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Montréal Chapter, where she was the first woman to sit on the board of directors. She was also awarded the title of Advocatus Emeritus (Ad. E.) by the Québec Bar in recognition of her significant contributions to the legal profession.

A member and director of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, Sandra regularly speaks at specialized conferences and is involved in several community and business organizations. She is deeply engaged in her community and actively contributes to the development of the legal profession and the growth of the Montréal business community.

Andrew Arnovitz is Chief Strategy Officer and a member of CAE’s Executive Management Committee. In this role, he leads the company’s global strategy, growth planning, and enterprise risk management.

Earlier in his career at CAE, Mr. Arnovitz played a key role in shaping the company’s strategic transformation from an industrial products manufacturer into the global leader in aviation training solutions, with more than 60 percent of annual revenues generated from recurring services.

Mr. Arnovitz also leads CAE’s global investor relations program and has served as the company’s principal liaison with the investment community for more than two decades. He is widely recognized among the world’s leading investor relations professionals and has been named a TopGun Investor Relations Officer by Brendan Wood International.

Mr. Arnovitz holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Concordia University. He earned an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University, where he was an Ivey Scholar. He has also served as a guest lecturer on strategy at Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business and McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Grégoire Baillargeon has served as President BMO financial Group, Québec, and Vice Chair, BMO Capital Markets, since November 2022. He joined BMO in 2004.

A trained lawyer working as a business banker for over 20 years, Grégoire has been actively involved in our community, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and Finance Montreal’s Board of Governors. Grégoire also supports many organizations working to reduce social and economic inequality, including as a member of the Board of Directors of Centraide of Greater Montreal.

Active leader on the transition and climate action, Mr. Baillargeon, also acts as Vice Chair of the BMO Climate Institute. He is a member of the advisory board of Volt-Age: Electrifying Society. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Carbon Removal Canada.

Under his leadership, BMO became the first bank to join the Montreal Climate Partnership, as well as the launch of convertgence, two movements aimed at accelerating decarbonization and integrating sustainable business practices in the city.

The first woman to be appointed President and CEO of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Janie C. Béïque focuses her actions on three main themes: sustainable development, retirement planning and what she likes to call “societal returns.”

A lawyer by training, she has worked in business and corporate law and in the investment industry. Janie’s expertise has been recognized by her peers as well as by the business and political communities.

In 2026, she received the Canadian Business Leader of the Year Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In 2025, she was honoured with the Woman of Impact Award by the Association des femmes en finance du Québec. She has also been named an Innovation Leader twice by the Government of Canada.

Holder of a law degree from Université de Montréal, Janie was called to the Québec Bar in 1991 and is entered on the Roll of the Order of Advocates. In 2015, she earned an MBA from Georgetown University in the U.S. and from ESADE University in Spain.

Janie is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and sits on the boards of Groupe CH, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and the Société GALOPH, a non-profit organization. Ms. Béïque also served as co-chair of the 50th Centraide of Greater Montreal fundraising campaign and is deeply committed to supporting women affected by domestic violence.

As Vice President of Marketing, Data Science, and Consumer Insights, Geoffrey sits on La Presse's executive committee and is responsible for the Marketing, Research, and Data portfolios, including the deployment of generative AI within the company.

With a combination of expertise in digital, technology, and data, he has proven experience in transforming and improving operations.

Geoffrey also acts as an advisor/board member to companies for private equity and venture capital funds.

Geoffrey is also involved in the community, notably as a member of the Board of Directors of the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation and President of the Jeune Chambre du Commerce of Montreal.

President of NATIONAL and Managing Partner of the Montréal office, Martin Daraiche leads the Firm's activities in Montreal and the operations of its nine offices in Canada, while remaining highly engaged with clients.

Recognized for his analytical skills, straightforwardness and strategic vision, his advice is particularly sought after for managing complex or sensitive issues, or for mandates and projects of pan-Canadian or international scope. Drawing on his vast political experience and his very precise knowledge of government decision-making mechanisms, Martin works closely with leaders to establish strategies adapted to meet and even surpass their objectives.

A lawyer by trade, Martin Daraiche joined NATIONAL in 2008. Appointed partner (2012), managing partner of the Quebec City office (2017), and president of NATIONAL (2019), he previously held various key positions in the Quebec government and the office of the Premier of Quebec.

A member of YPO since 2021, Martin served on the Board of Directors of The Arthritis Society of Canada and participated in the prestigious Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference.

With proven strategic acumen, Isabelle Dessureault is a committed, inspiring leader focused on action and collaboration. She is driven by her desire to uplift others and her community, helping them achieve their aspirations and having a positive impact on the careers of team members.

Ms. Dessureault joined the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal as President and CEO in June 2025, after serving as Québec’s delegate in Barcelona, Atlanta and Miami from 2019 to 2025. Prior to that, she spent 25 years in the private sector, where she held senior management positions in communications, public affairs, marketing and innovation, including at Videotron, Quebecor, Groupe Sélection and NATIONAL Public Relations, where, at age 33, she became the youngest partner in the firm’s history.

With her international experience, her understanding of global issues and her ability to build bridges between economic ecosystems, she brings her ambition and determination to advancing the economic development of the metropolitan area.

Ms. Dessureault holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UQAM and an MBA from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business, which recognized her in the ranks of its Top 50 Under 50 in 2019. She is pursuing studies in international relations at Harvard University.

From 2018 to 2019, she lived in Mumbai, where she was a mentor, advisor and speaker for women entrepreneurs. In 2019, she also became an angel investor with Anges Québec.

A graduate of UQAM’s communications program, Amélie Duceppe spent more than fifteen years working in the film industry, first as a technician and later as Director of Operations for an equipment rental company. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Arts and Cultural Management from HEC Montréal before joining Théâtre Duceppe, where she has served as Executive Director since 2018. Alongside David Laurin and Jean-Simon Traversy, she has played an active role in the company’s transformation. In 2025, she founded the touring agency Paule et cie to help expand the reach of theatre throughout Quebec.

Her leadership has received widespread recognition. In 2023, she received the Young Cultural Manager Award from HEC Montréal’s Carmelle and Rémi Marcoux Chair in Arts Management. In 2024, she was named CEO of the Year in the Social Economy category by Les Affaires. In 2025, she received the Mosaïque Award from UQAM’s Faculty of Communication, which recognizes graduates for their professional achievements, engagement, and impact.

Under her leadership, Duceppe received the Grand Prix of the Conseil des arts et des lettres de Montréal in 2023, awarded unanimously by the jury in recognition of the company’s initiatives in inclusion and environmental responsibility; the Rights and Freedoms Award from the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse in 2021; and the inaugural Mosaïque Award from the Union des artistes in 2019.

Deeply engaged in Montreal’s cultural community, Amélie serves as Chair of the Theatre Committee and as a board member of the Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM), as well as Vice-President of Théâtres associés inc. (TAI).

Robert Dumas is President and Chief Executive Officer, Sun Life Quebec. He is responsible for driving growth within the Quebec market and promoting the company throughout the community.

Before becoming president in 2014, Robert built and implemented Quebec’s business strategy, in addition to leading the Group Retirement Services and Group Benefits teams.

A recognized expert in the pension industry, Robert joined Sun Life in 2012 after a 28-year career with Mercer Canada. He managed and developed the Retirement, Risk and Finance practice for Canada and Latin America, as Senior Partner Group Member.

Robert has extensive knowledge of the needs and expectations of Quebec businesses and their clients, based on more than 35 years of experience.

Robert is very active in the community. He is the outgoing chairman of the board of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec and a board member of Sollio Cooperative Group. Over the years, he has served as board member for many philanthropic organizations, and he has been involved in numerous fundraising initiatives for mental health foundations. A long-standing supporter of Centraide of Greater Montréal, Robert has served six years as board member and chair of the board.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Actuarial Science from Laval University and is a Fellow of both the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

Catherine Ferland Trudel is the Managing Director, Business Relations and Impact, Québec. She works closely with the investment teams responsible for various asset categories to maximize the organization’s impact in Québec. While supporting the management team on strategic projects, she also contributes to building lasting relationships throughout the organization and with our external partners in Québec.

With over 15 years of experience in financial management, Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Before joining the Caisse in June 2022, she worked for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra for more than five years, notably as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Her career also includes valuable experience as a management controller and financial analyst for renowned global retail organizations such as L’Oréal and Aldo.

Ms. Ferland Trudel holds a degree in Business Administration from Université Laval and has been a CPA since 2010.

She is Chair of the Board of Directors of Espace CDPQ and sits on the Board of Directors of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Foundation. In the past, she has also contributed her time and expertise to the boards of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the OSM Foundation, and La Musique aux enfants.

Originally from Quebec’s Lac-Saint-Jean region, Dominic Gagnon has been building businesses since the age of 14, driven by one conviction: to predict the future, you have to build it. A serial entrepreneur, investor, author and speaker, he is known for his bold thinking, speed of execution and ability to turn emerging trends into business opportunities. Openly neurodivergent, he has made thinking differently a strategic advantage.

While at university, he founded Piranha, which became a major player in Canada’s mobile technology sector. The company delivered more than 200 projects for organizations including Desjardins, Microsoft, Bell and Simons, with operations across Canada and in Paris, before its acquisition in 2014. That same year, he sold Mozzo Technologies, a pioneering digital media solution. He also contributed to the growth of Propulse, Karelab and Rose Buddha, all subsequently acquired.

Dominic gained international recognition as co-founder and president of Connect&GO. Its connected experience technologies were deployed at the Super Bowl, the Olympic Games, Formula 1 and more than 500 events worldwide, with over 10 million smart wristbands activated. When the pandemic caused revenues to drop by 98%, he led a decisive pivot toward an all-in-one platform for attractions and destinations, reaching more than $500 million in annual transactions.

In 2025, he led the sale of Connect&GO to Peek Travel, whose backers include Eric Schmidt, Jack Dorsey and Goldman Sachs. He now serves as Partner and Vice President, Strategic Accounts, helping expand a platform that processes more than $7 billion in transactions annually.

As Entrepreneur-in-Residence at BDC, Dominic also advises the leadership team on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and productivity. His approach combines firsthand operating experience with the ambition to help businesses turn innovation into tangible results. A graduate of the École d’Entrepreneurship de Beauce’s Élite program, he remains active as a mentor, investor and board member, including his involvement with LOOP Mission and as Chair of School Beat.

The author of five books, including four bestsellers and Vous n’êtes pas une famille, published in April 2026, Dominic is also a blogger for Les Affaires and co-host of Les Dérangeants, a podcast with more than one million listens. He has delivered over 400 talks across Canada and internationally on innovation, AI, growth and resilience. His candid perspectives on entrepreneurial mental health and neurodiversity are helping reshape the conversation around success and sustainable performance.

Before turning 35, Dominic had earned more than 25 honours, including Desjardins’ Young Entrepreneur of the Year and RCGT and JMSB’s Personality of the Year. An EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist, he was also named by BizBash among the 15 most innovative people in the global events industry. He has taught entrepreneurship at Université de Sherbrooke and ÉTS.

His commitment extends beyond business. In 2025, he served as Honorary Chair of the Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ gala, helping raise more than $1 million for young people supported by Quebec’s youth protection system. For Dominic, success is most meaningful when it helps others go further.

Marjolaine was appointed Regional President of RBC in Quebec in June 2024. She has a proven track record of bringing the full power of RBC to personal and commercial clients along with her teams and colleagues.

Marjolaine joined RBC 30 years ago. She progressed through multiple increasingly senior leadership roles within Personal & Commercial Banking. She worked in several provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta) and in different lines of business including Regional Banking, both on the personal and commercial sides, Operations, Risk Management, Human Resources as well as RBC Employee Ombudsman.

Most recently, as Regional President, Ontario North & East Region, Marjolaine led a team of 2,000 strong financial advisors and partners supporting personal and commercial clients throughout Eastern Ontario, Durham Region, Simcoe County and in northern Ontario.

Known for being an authentic and caring leader who inspires others to be their very best, Marjolaine believes in creating meaningful connections with colleagues, clients and the community.

Marjolaine personally devotes her time to many causes. Following her appointment in Quebec, she joined the board of directors of Youth in Mind Foundation—which focuses on youth mental health—and of The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)—which supports the prosperity of businesses across the city. Marjolaine also acts as Governor for Finance Montréal to promote the Quebec industry of financial services. Committed to the arts, she sits on the National Arts Centre Foundation Board and on the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards National Committee. Finally, Marjolaine is Regimental Patron for The Royal Canadian Dragoons.

In October 2024, Marjolaine won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Businesswoman of the Year Awards (BYA) for her significant philanthropic and business involvement to date.

Originally from Montreal, Marjolaine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). She studied at Cambridge University and London Guildhall University in England.

Marjolaine and her husband, John, have three daughters.

Philippe Johnson has been the Managing Partner at the Montréal office of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP since 2017. He has spent more than two decades advising leading Canadian, American and international companies with respect to their most important Canadian investments and strategic issues. He regularly counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, private investments, financing, corporate reorganizations and joint ventures.

In addition to serving on the firm’s Management Committee since 2012, Philippe Johnson is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), a global community of business leaders, and a director of Fondation Serge Marcil, which focuses on improving the well-being of children in Haiti and Africa.

Philippe Johnson holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and a Bachelor of Civil Law from Université de Montréal.

Since taking office as Managing Partner of KPMG in Quebec, in October 2016, Benoit Lacoste Bienvenue has not only impressively crafted the firm's strategy but has also injected fresh energy into the company. As the conductor of the execution of this strategy, his influence extends far beyond the company's walls to impact the lives of clients and over 2,000 employees of KPMG in Quebec.

Before assuming the role of Managing Partner, Benoit Lacoste Bienvenue made his mark as a national leader in Canadian corporate taxation. His unquestionable mastery of tax complexities and commitment to excellence laid the foundation for his future success. He translated his deep knowledge into a strategic vision that propelled KPMG in Quebec to new heights.

Benoit Lacoste Bienvenue is not just a leader; he is a catalyst for positive change within the communities where KPMG is involved. He understands that a company's success is measured not only in numbers but also in terms of social impact. His bold vision involves mobilizing KPMG employees in Quebec to become change agents in their surrounding communities. Under his inspiring leadership, these employees are no longer mere economic actors but champions of progress.

Benoit Lacoste Bienvenue's journey is living proof that leadership goes far beyond managing a company. It is a call to innovation, community engagement, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

With more than 20 years of experience in data science and artificial intelligence, Sarah Legendre Bilodeau co-founded Videns in 2018, which is now part of COFOMO.

Over the course of her career, she has helped numerous organizations across Canada and Europe design and implement innovative, high-impact solutions powered by data and AI. Since 2015, Sarah has been teaching at HEC Montréal, including at the Executive Education School, where she has trained executives from organizations such as Ericsson, CHUM, National Bank of Canada, and Desjardins on artificial intelligence.

In 2020, HEC Montréal recognized her outstanding commitment to students by awarding her the Excellence in Teaching Award. She has also received several prestigious distinctions, including CEO of the Year by Les Affaires, Women in Tech for Good, and the Avenir Award from the Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec.

A graduate in Psychology and Management from HEC Montréal, Caroline Ménard has been advising executives and leadership teams of major organizations in Canada and Europe for over 20 years on strategic thinking and large-scale transformation projects.

She began her career at HEC Montréal’s Center for Organizational Transformation Studies, before holding roles at Bell Canada and CGI. In 2006, she joined Brio, and a decade later, in 2016, she took over as President from the firm’s founder, with the ambition of positioning Brio as a reference in transformation consulting. Under her leadership, Brio has accelerated its growth by broadening its service offerings, elevating brand recognition, and opening a Paris office to better support European clients. In 2024, Brio was recognized by Great Place to Work® Canada as one of the best workplaces in professional services.

Caroline is also a blogger for Gestion magazine, a committed mentor to young leaders and women in leadership, and an advocate for developing leadership that is more conscious, more human, and more sustainable.

As Senior Vice President, Sales, Karine leads Bell’s sales, strategy and channel operations for the Consumer and Small Business markets. As Vice Chair, Québec, Karine oversees all Bell’s public affairs, community, and other initiatives across the province.

Starting at Bell in 1997, Karine has held progressively senior leadership roles in Bell Network, Field Services, Finance and Media.

She holds a finance degree from HEC Montréal and has completed the Harvard Business School’s General Management Program. She serves on the boards of the Montréal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, the Montréal Heart Institute Foundation, and more recently the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal. Born and raised in the Montréal area, Karine is fluently bilingual.

Élise Proulx was appointed Vice President – Corporate Affairs and Chief of Staff in September 2025. As Vice President, she is responsible for stakeholder relations, communications and government affairs, environmental practices and sustainable development, special projects and building management. As Chief of Staff, she supports the President and CEO in all Hydro-Québec’s activities.

Recognized for her leadership, vision and team spirit, Ms. Proulx is a seasoned strategist with more than 25 years of experience. She had previously worked at Hydro-Québec for a dozen years, most notably serving as Vice President – Communications, Government Affairs and Indigenous Relations until early 2020.

Before returning to Hydro-Québec in 2025, Ms. Proulx served as Vice President – Social Infrastructure Development at CDPQ Infra, after working at Ivanhoé Cambridge from 2020 to 2024, first as Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications and Chief of Staff, and then as Head of Economic Development for Québec.

Previously, she founded and ran her own public relations firm and oversaw Hydro Ottawa’s communications department.

Ms. Proulx has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and an Executive MBA from UQAM’s School of Management. She has earned the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and is also an accredited sommelier, for her own enjoyment. In 2018, as part of the prestigious Mercuriades awards held under the auspices of the Fédération des chambres du commerce du Québec [Québec federation of chambers of commerce], she was named Exceptional young businesswoman in the large companies category.

Ms. Proulx sits on the board of directors of the Foundation of Greater Montréal.

Martin Robitaille has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets and mergers & acquisitions at National Bank. Since 2021, he assumes the role of Head of Investment Banking, Quebec and is responsible for the coverage of all corporate clients based in Quebec. Prior to assuming this role, Martin was responsible for National Bank's activities in the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure sectors.

Martin Robitaille leads a team of 30 professionals specializing in financing solutions, such as public equity financing, initial public offerings and private placements, as well as merger & acquisition advisory services.

Mr. Robitaille holds a Master's degree in Finance from the Université de Sherbrooke and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute.

Dr. Deep Saini began his term as President and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University on April 1, 2023, and was reappointed for a second five-year term commencing July 1, 2028.

A career academic and accomplished researcher in plant biology, Dr. Saini brings a unique combination of national post-secondary experience with an international perspective. He most recently served as president of Dalhousie University in Canada and, prior to that, was vice-chancellor and president of the University of Canberra in Australia. Professor Saini has previously worked at four of Canada’s U15 universities, including as a vice-president of the University of Toronto and principal of its Mississauga campus, dean of the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo, and director general of the Plant Biology Research Institute at the Université de Montréal.

His awards and recognitions include honours from the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists, Nanjing University, the Sikh Foundation of Canada, the Royal Society of New South Wales, the Punjab Academy of Sciences and the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce. He was featured in India Abroad’s “2011 Power List” and is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum and Diamond Jubilee Medals, the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal and the NRI Welfare Society of India Hind Rattan Award.

His leadership roles have included governance and advisory roles at national and international levels, presidencies of national professional societies, journal editorships, membership on national and international granting panels, international trade missions, and membership of the Executive Committee for the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Universities Canada, where he served as Chair from 2023 to 2025, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal.

Dr. Saini grew up in India and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Physiology from the University of Adelaide in Australia. He is fluent in English, French, Hindi and Punjabi.

François Tellier has served as Managing Partner of the Montréal office since the fall of 2023. With more than 30 years of experience at EY, he has held a variety of leadership positions, primarily within the Strategy and Transactions practice, of which he was one of the key architects, helping establish it as the benchmark for transaction advisory services in Québec.

Throughout his career, François has consistently emphasized the importance of building strong, trusted relationships with clients to better advise them and support their growth. Growth has, in fact, been a recurring theme throughout his professional journey: the growth of clients, the growth of EY people, and the growth of EY itself.

As a strategic financial advisor to companies, shareholders, and boards of directors, he has developed an in-depth understanding of Québec’s business landscape through close collaboration with entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. Throughout his career, he has strived to be an agent of change, with the ultimate goal of driving growth and creating value. He has advised organizations at every stage of their development, from start-ups to industry leaders, adapting to each client’s unique circumstances and remaining attentive to their needs.

At EY, François has held numerous leadership positions. Among other roles, he served as National Director of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program, a recognition program that celebrates the achievements, courage, and ingenuity of entrepreneurs across Canada.

In addition, as EY Canada Growth Markets Leader, he was responsible for delivering tailored services and resources to high-growth organizations in both the private and public sectors. Prior to that, François served as Managing Partner of the Strategy and Transactions practice and was a member of both EY Canada’s and EY Americas’ Partner Councils.

In his current role, François is committed to continuing to strengthen EY’s position as a leader in professional services, with a strong focus on technology, data, and innovation. He is passionate about creating growth opportunities for EY and its people.

Laurence Vincent is president of Prével, a real estate company, founded more than 45 years ago. Over the past 20 years, she has been actively involved in the construction of many of Prével's 12 000 housing units, as well as the development of landmark projects for the urban landscape.

Recognized for contributing to built heritage as well as home ownership, Laurence Vincent is involved in creating environments that promote human interaction and diversity. She sits on the board of directors of HEC Montréal, as well as the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal as well as the public interest organization Vivre en Ville.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts, History, from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from HEC Montréal.

Laurence Vincent is also the author of the book Bâtir Montréal à la table 45, published by Éditions du Septentrion.

Pape Wade is co-founder and CEO of Airudi, which helps organizations define their AI strategy and build solutions to execute it. Since the company's founding in 2019, he has led its sustained growth, achieving profitability within its first few years. Airudi is now recognized as one of Canada's leading AI players and works with major organizations both at home and internationally.

Before Airudi, Pape served as Director of Human Resources at a large Canadian company with more than 3,000 employees. This experience gave him a deep understanding of organizational realities, which he combines with his expertise in digital transformation. The solutions developed by Airudi help organizations boost productivity, reduce operating costs and tackle complex challenges, while keeping people at the heart of their operations.

In 2022, he led Airudi's international expansion with the opening of an Africa division in Dakar, Senegal, a milestone that established the company on two continents.

Pape is also deeply involved in the technology and entrepreneurial communities. He sits on the boards of directors of the world-renowned Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM), the Conseil de l'innovation du Québec (CIQ) and the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ). He is also a member of IVADO's Technology Transfer Committee and Québec Tech's Advisory Committee. These commitments reflect his desire to contribute to economic development and to the advancement of innovation.

Recognized for his outstanding leadership, Pape received several prestigious awards in 2024, including in the Entrepreneurship category at the HEC Montréal Luminescence Gala and as CEO of the Year by Les Affaires. These honours celebrate his significant impact on the business world, both in Quebec and internationally, as well as his key role in Airudi's growth and success.