Chaired by Charles Jacob, Genium360's Board of Directors has 11 members. Currently, 1 position is vacant. Contact the Deputy Corporate Secretary if you wish to apply (allow 48 hours for a response).
Current Position
Director, Technical Program Management, Unity Technology
Academic Background
Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal
Mandate at Genium360
2nd year of 3rd mandate
Skills and Expertise
Project management, team management, change management and evolution of practices and processes, risk management, talent development, software development, video game production.
Why Engineering?
This decision was a natural progression relating to my passions; I grew up with a strong interest for scientific subjects and great admiration for the human genius.
My Contribution to Genium360
I wish to develop the organization for the benefit of its members, so that everyone can find an offer or a service that is useful to them. I also wish to participate in the healthy governance of the organization, to ensure its sustainability and its good health.
Current Position
Development Director, Content Creation Technologies, Ubisoft
Academic Background
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Université de Sherbrooke
Master's degree in engineering management, Université de Sherbrooke
Mandate at Genium360
2nd year of 1st mandate
Skills and Expertise
Product strategy and management, project management, team management, software development, video game production technologies.
Why Engineering?
Science and technology have always fascinated me, both because of my thirst to understand the world around us and my enthusiasm for experimenting with innovative technologies. Engineering is an opportunity for me to use my analytical and creative mind to innovate and create the non-existent, for issues as diverse as economic efficiency, social progress and environmental protection.
My Contribution to Genium360
I wish to contribute to making Genium360 a key player through the development of services and partnerships that meet the needs and values of its members. Thus, with my peers on the board of directors and the permanent staff, I want to collaborate by offering my expertise and experience in management and information technology to ensure the realization of the strategic plan and the sustainability of the organization.
Current Position
Chief Consulting Officer, zf Management Inc
Academic Background
Master's degree Business/Commerce, General, Université Paris Dauphine
MBA, UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal
Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy, McGill University
BComm, Accounting/MIS, McGill University
Governance training
Institute of Corporate Directors, ICD.D
Corporate Director Course, University of Toronto
Mandate at Genium360
2nd year of 1st mandate
Other Involvement as Administrator
CPA Canada
Member of the Board of Examiner (2021- ) and Chair, Technology Advisory Committee (2020- )
Vision Loss Rehabilitation, Canada
Chair, Finance and Risk Committee and Member of the Audit Committee (2020- )
Skills and Expertise
Seasoned professional with 30+ years of executive-level financial management experience, results-driven, passionate about improving and digitally transforming business finance functions, including robotics (RPA) and helping financial management executives succeed.
Why the involvement with Genium360?
I chose the accounting profession, but I have spent part of my career working with Quebec engineering companies that have a global reach.
My Contribution to Genium360
Collaborate with my colleagues by sharing my experience and by contributing an external view on implementing Genium360’s mission by positioning the stakeholders in the centre of the decision-making process thus ensuring long-term organizational viability.
Current Position
Consultant, self-employed
Academic Background
LL.L, Université d’Ottawa
Management responsable, Université Laval
Collège des administrateurs de société, Université Laval
Mandate at Genium360
1st year of 1st mandate
Other Involvement as Administrator
Justice pro bono (2016)
Secretary and Chair of the Governance and Human Resources Committee
Institut des troubles d’apprentissages (2022)
Vice President and Chair of the Governance Committee
Skills and Expertise
Governance, law, strategy, social responsibility and human resources
My Contribution to Genium360
With a long experience in the practice of law, but especially in governance and ethics and human resources, as well as a consultant to organizations and as a member of boards of directors, the challenge of joining the Board of Genium360 appeals to me greatly. Genium360 is entering a new strategic cycle with the goal of putting the member at the heart of all its actions. Most of my career has been spent in organizations that put the member at the heart of their activities. It is this challenge of participating in the redefinition of member services and how to create a strong sense of trust and belonging to Genium360, both with members and the engineering community, that appeals to me most. Genium360 is well positioned to achieve its ambitions and has a dedicated team of professionals in place with whom I look forward to working.
Current Position
Director of Operations, Ineo Systrans - Canada
Academic Background
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in Science Management, Ryerson University (nowToronto Metropolitan University)
MBA in Business Management, Université Laval
Mandate at Genium360
1st year of 1st mandate
Skills and Expertise
Management, project management, business development, entrepreneurship.
Why Engineering?
I chose engineering because science and technology have always been a passion for me. I have always wanted to know how things work, and I believe that the future is in the hands of engineering.
My Contribution to Genium360
During my mandate, I wish to contribute to the creation of value to the corporation by ensuring that the services offered are adequate, easily accessible and that the continuing education offered is relevant to the path of its members. Furthermore, I want to reinforce the vision, mission and values by promoting the integrity and ethics of the profession throughout the corporation. I also believe it is important to promote the engineering profession and the many benefits that the Quebec engineering community brings to society as a whole. I would like to exchange with the members of the corporation and its administrators, and share my ideas to make the corporation more visible in Quebec.
Current Position
Business Intelligence Specialist, Videns Analytics
Academic Background
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Université Laval
Certificate in Sustainable Development, Université Laval
Mandate at Genium360
2nd year of 1st mandate
Skills and Expertise
Development of business intelligence, operationalization of digital transformation, application of Lean manufacturing and Sustainable Development principles.
Why Engineering?
Engineering is, among other things, the application of scientific theory in different markets. I like to believe that the engineering profession brings scientific progress closer to the public and contributes to building a better future by reconciling human and environmental factors in a complex economic context. Engineering represents as many challenges as there are problems, allowing me to renew, learn and improve as an individual every day.
My Contribution to Genium360
I wish to put my expertise in information technology to work for the organization to provide it with the tools it needs to accomplish its strategic plan. In fact, I wish to collaborate in the realization of GENIUM360's vision in order to offer the greatest added value to each of its members.
Current Position
Director, Nexans Canada Inc.
Academic Background
Baccalauréat, mechanical engineering, Polytechnique Montréal
Certificat, electrical engineering, Polytechnique Montréal
MBA, Université de Sherbrooke
Mandate at Genium360
1st year of 1st mandate
Skills and Expertise
Strategy in recruitment and retention of human resources.
Why Engineering?
The freedom to innovate, to create and to influence the world of tomorrow. As a member of Genium360 for several years, I would like to give back to the organization by contributing to the Board of Directors through the Human Resources Committee.
My Contribution to Genium360
Develop strategies to raise the profile of Genium360 on multiple levels. Create and maintain a recognized brand image and finally, increase awareness through a greater number of active members.
Current Position
Director, Administration and Finance, PINQ² - Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform
Academic Background
B. Economics, University of Ottawa
MBA, HEC Montréal ASC
ASC, University certification in corporate governance, Collège des Administrateurs de Société, Université Laval
Mandate at Genium360
1st year of 3rd mandate
Skills and Expertise
Strategy, business development, finance, management.
Other Involvement as Administrator
OACIQ, Member of the trustee's decision review committee (2019- )
Squid Squad, Administrator (2019- )
AQCPE, Treasurer and Director (2016-2020)
Fondation Le Plateau, Treasurer and Director (2016-2017)
CPE La Galijode, Treasurer and Director (2012-2015)
Why the involvement with Genium360?
I believe that Quebec's economic prosperity depends on the cross-cutting integration of skills, training and professions. The role of engineers is crucial and Genium360 plays a facilitating role in the engineering ecosystem, in industry and in Quebec society in general.
My Contribution to Genium360
I would like to contribute my experiences and perspectives on major contemporary issues to serve the organization in its strategic planning, positioning and good governance in order to continue to fulfill the mission of Genium360 for its members and ensure its sustainability.
Current Position
Compliance Engineeré, Loto-Québec
Academic Background
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering, Université Laval
DESS, Project Management, Université de Sherbrooke
Master, Engineering Management, Université de Sherbrooke
Mandate at Genium360
2nd year of the 1st mandate
Skills and Expertise
Collaborate with business partners and other stakeholders in the execution of projects to ensure compliance with the organization's integrity requirements and follow up on compliance files with various stakeholders. Analysis, consulting, risk management.
Other Involvement as Administratore
Daycare service at École Catherine-Soumillard in Lachine, Secretary of the parents' committee (2006-2007)
Why Engineering?
I chose this field because of the many opportunities for development that engineering specialties offer to students of all backgrounds, for the accomplishments and the outstanding contribution of engineering from various backgrounds to the advancement of our societies.
My Contribution to Genium360
Collaborate and share with my colleagues from various engineering backgrounds on important issues that increase and maintain the effectiveness of Genium360's operations, further develop membership and a sense of belonging, and contribute to the contribution of diversity at many levels within Genium360.
Current Position
Consultant
Academic Background
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke
MBA, Finance & SME, HEC Montréal
Executive Management Program, CEDEP – Fontainebleau, FRA
CSA, Certificate in Corporate Governance, Université Laval
Mandate at Genium360
2nd year of 1st mandate
Skills and Expertise
A strong international operational and logistics management experience in the consumer goods industry. Skills in problem-solving, opportunity identification, strategic plan development and execution.
Why Engineering?
For passion because engineering contributes to the evolution of society and because there are virtually no limits to what an engineer can do in his or her career.
My Contribution to Genium360
I intend to contribute to the sustainability and growth of Genium360 as well as to the expansion of its offer in order to "accompany its members to the realization of their full capacity, to nurture their curiosity, to cultivate their passions and to stimulate their inventiveness".
