Lesley Antoun Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Qc, Ca

I am a trusted advisor and management consultant to Boards and Leaderships Teams. Collaborations with me drive growth, no matter what the circumstances. My mandates have included clients in the infrastructure, passenger rail, life sciences, pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the manufacturing sector. I have also worked with universities, government organizations, economic development agencies, and nonprofits. My clients have seen tangible and sustainable results from our collaborations… Show more I am a trusted advisor and management consultant to Boards and Leaderships Teams. Collaborations with me drive growth, no matter what the circumstances. My mandates have included clients in the infrastructure, passenger rail, life sciences, pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the manufacturing sector. I have also worked with universities, government organizations, economic development agencies, and nonprofits. My clients have seen tangible and sustainable results from our collaborations. Je suis bilingue et je travail aussi aisément en français qu'en anglais. My expertise includes:Strategic Planning: from vision to executionBusiness Development: bids & proposals, partnerships & joint venturesProgram Management: specializing in new programs setup and post-merger / post-win integrationKey Account Management: driving achievement of both Customer and Company objectivesLeadership and team coaching: driving professional growth to feed organizational growth. I am passionate about:- creating clarity from ambiguity and complexity;- working with Boards and Leadership Teams to effectuate positive organizational and societal change, thus driving increased engagement, loyalty, and profitability;- helping others succeed: personally, professionally, and as part of a team; and- taking organizations from strategy to strategic plans: from "what" to achieve and "why," to "how"- achieving real results through crystal clear strategy development. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a member of the Corporation's Board of Directors, I provide strategic guidance and oversight of the organization’s objectives and performance.

Oversee CEO performance, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, labour negotiations strategies, and internal communications strategy.

Oversee financial, cybersecurity, HR and operational risks.

This committee's role is to ensure risks and stakeholder communications are appropriately and proactively managed.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

https://www.crea.ca/who-we-are/mission/values-strategic-overview/

Montreal, Canada Area

+ Responsible for a $10B Account including Client relationship, Contract Management, and oversight of Operational, Customer Service, and Financial health of the Program+ Lead the collaboration of over 50 internal stakeholders across 20 departments to ensure successful execution of the Program+ Interface with Leadership Teams within Bombardier and with the Customer, and manage the conversations to achieve our common objectives+ Negotiate amendments to the contracts

Montreal, Quebec

+ Responsible for overseeing the execution of 3 Service and Support Agreements for Business Aircraft Fleet Customers. Total value of $3.6B over 15 years+ Lead a team of direct reports to develop and implement best practice Program Management tools+ Lead a cross-functional team of professionals across 12 business units to achieve great results on the Service & Support Agreements + With the cross-functional teams, and through the Risk & Opportunity Management process, lead the… Show more + Responsible for overseeing the execution of 3 Service and Support Agreements for Business Aircraft Fleet Customers. Total value of $3.6B over 15 years+ Lead a team of direct reports to develop and implement best practice Program Management tools+ Lead a cross-functional team of professionals across 12 business units to achieve great results on the Service & Support Agreements + With the cross-functional teams, and through the Risk & Opportunity Management process, lead the development of action plans to mitigate risks and capture opportunities on the Programs+ Monitor results, ensure Problem Solving tools are used to correct issues at their root causes+ Report on Program Health to the President's Leadership Team on a regular basis+Managing the Company's commitments to support the design and build phases of three flight test simulators for a Strategic Customer+ Established a high performing, highly motivated team and Program Management Office. Highest Employee Engagement score in the organization 2 years in a row despite challenging circumstances: Hay score results of 85% for enablement, 100% for engagement Show less

+ With the President and Leadership Team of Bombardier Aerospace's Customer Services & Support division, developed long-term growth and profitability strategies.+ Developed key performance indicators and monitor progress of initiatives. + Chaired weekly and monthly senior leadership team meetings.+ Ensured Corporate and Divisional governance requirements are adhered to, and ensure that they add value to the business.+ With the Vice President of Bombardier Transportation… Show more + With the President and Leadership Team of Bombardier Aerospace's Customer Services & Support division, developed long-term growth and profitability strategies.+ Developed key performance indicators and monitor progress of initiatives. + Chaired weekly and monthly senior leadership team meetings.+ Ensured Corporate and Divisional governance requirements are adhered to, and ensure that they add value to the business.+ With the Vice President of Bombardier Transportation Services, identified strategic opportunities for growth and increased profitability. + Developed a strategy for intellectual property (IP) protection+ Developed a comprehensive marketing strategy+ Provided Strategic support to key Operations and Maintenance proposals Show less

+ Develop relationships with government agencies, customers, and competitors. + Identify and develop business opportunities in new and existing markets through strategic alliances, potential acquisitions, andbids. + Negotiate agreements with customers and partners, both internal and external. + Lead strategic commercial pursuits on the East Coast. Accomplishments include:+ Led sales effort for South Florida Regional Transportation Agency effort and managed preparation of… Show more + Develop relationships with government agencies, customers, and competitors. + Identify and develop business opportunities in new and existing markets through strategic alliances, potential acquisitions, andbids. + Negotiate agreements with customers and partners, both internal and external. + Lead strategic commercial pursuits on the East Coast. Accomplishments include:+ Led sales effort for South Florida Regional Transportation Agency effort and managed preparation of 10-year life-cycle maintenance bid ($206M US contract awarded)+ Studied business model for Bombardier Transportation Services in the UK and identified opportunities to create similar practices in North America+ Negotiated partnership agreement with SNC for maintenance portion of 20-year Ottawa bid+ Negotiated overhaul program details with Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad+ Part of Bombardier Transportation President’s Top 1000 (top 3%) Worldwide employees+ Regular speaker at industry conferences (APTA, CUTA, GTA Strategy Institute) Show less

+ Developed plans to achieve profitable growth of the Services business from 8% to 20% of total company sales. + Headed internal campaign at corporate level for execution of two partnership strategies to enter new markets. + Elaborated and presented several unsolicited proposals to potential customers. + Led team effort for internal governance review of 30-year high speed rail project maintenance bid.+ Developed and communicated strategic orientations. + Led strategic… Show more + Developed plans to achieve profitable growth of the Services business from 8% to 20% of total company sales. + Headed internal campaign at corporate level for execution of two partnership strategies to enter new markets. + Elaborated and presented several unsolicited proposals to potential customers. + Led team effort for internal governance review of 30-year high speed rail project maintenance bid.+ Developed and communicated strategic orientations. + Led strategic planning discussions with senior management team. Developed business case, pricing, positioning, and target market development plan for an urban rail product strategy. + Managed a team of market analysts. Show less

+ Identified property and business risks for industrial and commercial facilities.+ Recommended best practices for risk mitigation.

Mba, Strategy, Minor In Finance

Corporate Goveranance Certificate // Certificat, Enjex Essentiels En Gouvernance D'Entreprise

Courses included: Board Oversight of Strategy, Financial Duties of a Board, Legal Responsibilities of a Board, Role of the President, Hig.

Board Oversight Of Climate Change

Oversight Of Cybersecurity In An Era Of Digital Acceleration

Gouvernance Des Ti / Governance Of It

Formation En Gouvernance Et Éthique, Le Rôle Du Ca En Matière D'Éthique Et De Saine Gouvernance

Human Resource & Comensation Committee Effectiveness Course

Develop a deeper understanding of the issues facing Human Resources and Compensation (HRC) committees such as CEO succession planning.

Board Governance

Activities and Societies: Getting to Good Governance: ICD Maritime Chapter, November 2020 Governance in the midst of a Pandemic: December.

Finance For Directors Of Crown Corporations

Committees & Conferences

Oct. 2021: HR Trends and Issues on the Board Agenda Jan. 2022: ESG and Climate-Related Risk March 2022: Human Capital & Compensation.

Board Leadership Agenda For 2022

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering