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Québec City, Qc, Canada

North America

Kingsdown is the largest independent mattress manufacturer in North America and serves retailers across Canada, the United States and in more than 20 countries.https://novacap.ca/company/kingsdown/

Americas

Labosport (Baelen Group private equity) is the largest company in the world dedicated to providing inspection, certification, risk management and consulting to the sport industry (health & safety of athletes, site safety and compliance, sport performance, environmental sustainability).~ President of 4 companies located in the U.S., Canada and Colombia; managed 5 P&L across North, Central and South America; member of the executive committee in charge of the global strategy, M&A.~ Dissolved a U.S. joint venture and set up the first U.S. subsidiary wholly owned by Labosport.~ Led the acquisition and integration of 2 Texas-based companies specializing in agronomy and analytical chemistry.~ Strengthened collaboration with the world's leading manufacturers (Astroturf, FieldTurf Tarkett, Dow, Nike, etc.), international sports federations (NFL, FIFA, MLB, NCAA, etc.), universities, trade associations to develop global quality standards, regulatory frameworks and accelerate technological/ scientific innovation.

United States

Canada

Jomac, a division of the Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a manufacturer of high performance protective gloves (PPE) for industrial applications.~ Owned and executed on the growth goals of an ISO 9001 unionized manufacturer.~ Championed the 80/20 market/ customer focus strategy; improved product-market fit and shifted business to increase exposure to higher profit margin market segments (oil & gas, transportation, food, medical/ pharma).~ Implemented new and impactful solutions through distribution along with a consultative sale approach with large industrial groups (Suncor, Husky, Toyota, Honda, Saputo, Agropur, J&J, AbbVie, etc.).~ Formalized the product development process, obtained operational excellence by driving continuous improvement (restructuring, lean, automation, standardization), and partnered with the global supply network throughout China, India and Pakistan.

Canada

Private brokerage and manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses servicing eye care professionals (company sold to Essilor).~ Built the business plan, raised capital, headed a fully integrated startup with advanced optical lens manufacturing technology; established licensing deals with the world's largest lens manufacturers (Essilor, Nikon, Zeiss, Hoya).~ Led the planning process to ensure infrastructure and technologies were maintained and appropriate investments were made to remain at the forefront of the industry.~ Crafted a successful go-to-market by partnering with over 200 retail stores, allowing them to maintain a greater autonomy in their practice.~ Developed internal capabilities (people, process, policies, indicators) and drove the overall financial, sales and operational performance as measured by profitability, EBITDA, free cash flow, and return on assets.

Canada

Groupe Vision Optique, a subsidiary of Essilor (CAC 40: EL), is a network of 5 ophthalmic lens manufacturing plants, together with an industrial division. ~ Transformed, scaled the company, and led all aspects of post-merger integration efforts of Groupe Vision Optique with Essilor; member of Essilor Canada's executive committee.~ Developed and deployed an integration plan: improved competencies, systems, processes, controls and procedures, supply chain, products and services, brands, technology.~ Performed an overhaul of the sales and marketing policy, and conceived a multi-site strategy to position the company as a superior alternative to eye care professionals and leading optical retailers.~ Shared best practices and elevated standards for greater manufacturing efficiency: safety, productivity, Total Quality Management, cost, service level, inventory.

United Kingdom

Aearo Technologies (Vestar Capital Partners private equity) is a world leading manufacturer of a broad range of Personal Protective Equipment. Promoted to Aearo's European head office following the acquisition of Essilor Protection.~ Formulated and executed the sales strategy for the Prescription Safety Eyewear division. ~ Organized, prioritized attractive projects and activities related to market, customer and brand efforts to optimize financial and business objectives. ~ Built, maintained, motivated a high-performance commercial team and collaborated cross-functionally to align operational activities and manufacturing capability.~ Elevated relationships with large industrial groups (BAE Systems, Airbus, Nissan, GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, etc.) and national distributors.

East Of France, Luxembourg, Belgium

ESSILOR PROTECTION : manufacturer of prescription and plano safety eyewear~ Ensured the direct sales of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to large companies and contributed to a strategic change from direct selling to a distribution channel.~ Created, trained and monitored the distribution network: industrial wholesalers and partner opticians.~ Conducted audits and risk-awareness seminars at production sites in collaboration with safety officers, buyers and occupational health professionals.

Uae, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, France

A hospitality consulting firm providing loyalty marketing and outsourced database management solutions for premium hotel organizations.~ Managed a number of onsite multi country assignments throughout Europe and Asia: responsible for the management & daily operations of membership programs aimed at growing the local business clientele, increasing occupation rates, driving incremental/sustainable client revenue, and cultivating hotel brand affinity.~ Provided executive direction for program strategies and efficiencies, participated in the development of the region, and elaborated plans for new acquisitions of hotel partners. ~ Hired, trained, supervised over 150 sales staff; acted as ambassador and liaised with the senior leadership teams within the hotels (Hilton, Hyatt, Radisson, Concorde).

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management

Certificate In Entrepreneurship

Master’S Degree, International Business

Bba (Bachelor Of Business Administration), Marketing