Principal, Quebec Lead

• Dec 2021 - Present

As Principal and Quebec Practice Lead, Alain:Heads Origin's Quebec-based investment banking practice;Provides entrepreneurs and executives with value-added mergers and acquisition advisory services, capital raising and merchant banking solutions delivered with a dedicated, high level of service and independent advice to address their strategic and financial plans. As Principal and Quebec Practice Lead, Alain:Heads Origin's Quebec-based investment banking practice;Provides entrepreneurs and executives with value-added mergers and acquisition advisory services, capital raising and merchant banking solutions delivered with a dedicated, high level of service and independent advice to address their strategic and financial plans.

Member of the Board of Directors

• Sep 2021 - Present

Member of the Board of Directors; Lead Director

• Oct 2020 - Present

Senior Partner Financial Services Group

• Jun 2018 - Mar 2021

Novacap Financial Services is a $300M+ private equity fund that invests in companies operating in the financial services industry. Novacap is one of the leading private equity firms in Canada with over $5 billion in AUM. Senior Partner with responsibilities and achievements including defining the investment thesis, building team, successfully closing the first round of committed capital, and deploying capital in three investments. Novacap Financial Services is a $300M+ private equity fund that invests in companies operating in the financial services industry. Novacap is one of the leading private equity firms in Canada with over $5 billion in AUM. Senior Partner with responsibilities and achievements including defining the investment thesis, building team, successfully closing the first round of committed capital, and deploying capital in three investments.

Executive Chairman and investor

• Feb 2017 - Nov 2019

In 2017, led with Champlain Financial an investor group that acquired Marine Press, a Montreal-based company that offers digital navigation solutions. As Executive Chair and significant investor, supported the management team in the development and execution of the strategic plan while representing the investor group. In November 2019, Marine Press was sold to Chartco Ltd to create OneOcean, the global leader in navigational and compliance solutions in the maritime industry. In 2017, led with Champlain Financial an investor group that acquired Marine Press, a Montreal-based company that offers digital navigation solutions. As Executive Chair and significant investor, supported the management team in the development and execution of the strategic plan while representing the investor group. In November 2019, Marine Press was sold to Chartco Ltd to create OneOcean, the global leader in navigational and compliance solutions in the maritime industry.

President and CEO, Montreal Exchange Inc; Head of Derivatives and fixed income markets, TMX Group

• Jul 2009 - Aug 2016

Member of Executive Committee of TMX Group, the leading Canadian provider of financial services infrastructure. Responsible for strategic planning and execution of business plans for TMX's derivatives and fixed income businesses. Oversaw business unit with over 300 employees in offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Chicago. Key achievement was leading the significant internal growth during tenure through new strategic initiatives, product development and global expansion of customer base. Increased revenues to over $175 million while doubling EBITDA.

Chief Financial Officer and Head of strategic development

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

Montreal Exchange, a publicly traded company, operates Canada's derivatives market and clearinghouse. Responsible for finance and strategic planning functions as well as overseeing strategic investments Boston Options Exchange, Montreal Climate Exchange and Carex. Key executive in accomplishing $1.2 billion sale to TSX Group in May 2008. Montreal Exchange, a publicly traded company, operates Canada's derivatives market and clearinghouse. Responsible for finance and strategic planning functions as well as overseeing strategic investments Boston Options Exchange, Montreal Climate Exchange and Carex. Key executive in accomplishing $1.2 billion sale to TSX Group in May 2008.

Member of the Board of Directors; chair of Special Committee

• May 2008 - May 2009

Chief Operating Officer

• Dec 2004 - Feb 2007

Direct responsibility over core business units and cost centers. Overseeing 320 employees, including IT group of over 100 employees, located in Montreal head office and in six remote offices located in US and emerging markets (China, Dubai). Grew EBITDA to $20 million and market capitalization to $175 million at time of departure.

Chief Financial officer and VP, Corporate Development

• Jan 2000 - Nov 2004

Responsible for financial reporting, investor relations, treasury, strategic planning and M&A strategy including joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Led over $100M in financings including IPO, private placements and joint venture funding. Realized 8 acquisitions and a substantial issuer bid during 2002-2004 period for aggregate purchase price of $75M.

Member of the Board of Directors; Chair of Audit Committee

• Apr 2004 - Apr 2005

Chief Financial Officer / Interim VP, Operations and Customer Service

• Dec 1995 - Dec 1999

Responsible for key finance functions including financial reporting, investor relations and treasury. For 1998-1999, assumed the role of acting VP, Operations and customer service. Participated in restructuring and turnaround plan and led strategic review process that resulted in the sale of the business in 2000. Responsible for key finance functions including financial reporting, investor relations and treasury. For 1998-1999, assumed the role of acting VP, Operations and customer service. Participated in restructuring and turnaround plan and led strategic review process that resulted in the sale of the business in 2000.

Associate, Investment Banking Division

• Apr 1992 - Dec 1995