2022 Edition

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2022 Edition

Five HEC Montréal alumni were recognized for their leadership, spirit of innovation and outstanding achievements at Gala Luminescence on November 17, 2022. All of the short-listed nominees, and everyone who submitted a nomination package, reminded us once again of the excellence in our midst. Our alumni are in a league of their own when it comes to the positive influence they have on the world around them. Congratulations, one and all!

Jean-François Cloutier and Michel Patry

Growth and Performance — Small Business

Jean-François Cloutier
(HEC Montréal 2008)
Branch Manager
iA Financial Group
Through ongoing recruitment and continuous improvement efforts Jean-François Cloutier has successfully built up his team and substantially increased the average salary of his employees, while continuing to deliver a consistent level of productivity and performance, and giving back to the community.

Nominees

  Sarah Legendre Bilodeau
  Nathalie Maillé

Growth and Performance — Medium and Large Business

Steeve Lavoie
(HEC Montréal 2020)
President
Bell Textron Canada
As the head of Bell Textron Canada, Steeve Lavoie has put in place a sustainability-minded growth strategy that has strengthened the company’s brand and made it a sought-after employer. He has also cultivated a performance culture and introduced a brand-new training technique to enhance performance management skills and promote a healthy employer-employee relationship.

Nominees

  Dominique Gagné
  Danny Serraglio

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Growth and Performance — Medium and Large Business

Steeve Lavoie
(HEC Montréal 2020)
President
Bell Textron Canada
As the head of Bell Textron Canada, Steeve Lavoie has put in place a sustainability-minded growth strategy that has strengthened the company’s brand and made it a sought-after employer. He has also cultivated a performance culture and introduced a brand-new training technique to enhance performance management skills and promote a healthy employer-employee relationship.

Nominees

  Dominique Gagné
  Danny Serraglio

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Social and Community Engagement

Estelle Chen
(HEC Montréal 2012)
Manager, FinTech Partnerships, External Ecosystems
TD Bank
It wasn’t long after Estelle Chen moved to Montreal on her own to study at HEC Montréal that she started volunteering for a number of organizations, including Junto Montreal’s board of directors and the St. Lawrence Choir’s advisory board. In addition, she and nine other tech leaders founded La French Tech Toronto to forge ties between the Francophone community and the tech industry.

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Nominees

  Julien Hivon
  Chloé Saintesprit

Entrepreneurship

Serge Harnois
(HEC Montréal 1989)
Chief Executive Officer
Harnois Énergies

Serge Harnois took over the reins of Harnois Énergies, a family business specializing in the sale of wholesale and retail petroleum products. The company’s mission is to efficiently provide energy sources, specialty products and quality services through a user-friendly purchasing experience. His keen business acumen and leadership skills have been vital in helping the company to thrive.

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Entrepreneurship

Serge Harnois
(HEC Montréal 1989)
Chief Executive Officer
Harnois Énergies

Serge Harnois took over the reins of Harnois Énergies, a family business specializing in the sale of wholesale and retail petroleum products. The company’s mission is to efficiently provide energy sources, specialty products and quality services through a user-friendly purchasing experience. His keen business acumen and leadership skills have been vital in helping the company to thrive.

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Entrepreneurship

Émilie Poirier
(HEC Montréal 2010)
President
MixoWeb

Émilie Poirier is the first woman to lead MixoWeb, a family-owned digital marketing and communications agency that works with Quebec businesses and non-profits to strengthen their online presence. To do this, MixoWeb capitalizes on its leading-edge expertise in website development, search engine optimization and social media advertising. Poirier’s unique entrepreneurial vision is matched only by her drive and determination.

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A look back at the 2nd edition

Discover in pictures a gathering evening punctuated by honors and talks. The event was a great success!

2022 Distinguished Alumna induction

As part of this celebration, 2022 Distinguished Alumna Louise Sicuro was honoured with a very special tribute before engaging in an inspiring conversation about her many contributions to the advancement of arts and culture and the role HEC Montréal has placed in her professional success.