Experience

Cycle Capital

• Canada
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Cycle H2O Water Fund

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Cycle H2O is well-positioned to take advantage of a wave of innovation in the water sector. Our goal is to fund the acceleration of innovative companies and scale up their solutions for protecting and conserving water supplies. To do this, our approach is to invest in the most important sub-sectors; sustainable agriculture, industrial processes and water conservation, blue chemistry, water treatment, and digital water. Cycle H2O fund is unique and a 1st mover to monetize water… Show more Cycle H2O is well-positioned to take advantage of a wave of innovation in the water sector. Our goal is to fund the acceleration of innovative companies and scale up their solutions for protecting and conserving water supplies. To do this, our approach is to invest in the most important sub-sectors; sustainable agriculture, industrial processes and water conservation, blue chemistry, water treatment, and digital water. Cycle H2O fund is unique and a 1st mover to monetize water technologies investments for the benefit of the environment, society, and the economy. Show less



AquaAction

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Director of the Board

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Montreal, Quebec, Canada In 2012, Nan-b and Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien challenged their grandchildren to find their own voice as future philanthropists by asking them what issues were of concern to them. Members of the family’s fourth-generation were of one mind: their biggest concern was water. Extensive research and engagement with key leaders in the water sector opened the eyes of the de Gaspé Beaubien grandparents to the state of freshwater in North America. Their grandchildren were right. And so… Show more In 2012, Nan-b and Philippe de Gaspé Beaubien challenged their grandchildren to find their own voice as future philanthropists by asking them what issues were of concern to them. Members of the family’s fourth-generation were of one mind: their biggest concern was water. Extensive research and engagement with key leaders in the water sector opened the eyes of the de Gaspé Beaubien grandparents to the state of freshwater in North America. Their grandchildren were right. And so, believing in the passion and creativity of youth and the value of entrepreneurship to channel that potential for sustainable societal impact, the De Gaspe Beaubien Family Foundation founded AquaHacking and launched the AquaHacking Challenge to become a source of solutions for our most pressing water issues. Show less



Agropur

• Canada
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President, Strategy & Innovation

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

  Montreal, Canada Area Newly created position to accelerate Agropur's profitable growth in North America. Key mandate is to develop, implement and lead a strategic planning process as well as to drive innovative breakthroughs across the organization, with the overall goal to execute Agropur's vision and mission.



GE Power

• United States
• Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• EVP, Growth & Strategy, CCO, CMO

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2016

  Responsible for building profitable growth across the entire GE portfolio of products & services in Canada. Strategy includes organic plays (market creation & market expansion), inorganic plays (JV and M&A) and Innovation which helps solve our customer challenges.



GE Ventures

• Vice President, Business Development (M&A)

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2016

  Identify and lead ‘inorganic’ growth initiatives across the GE portfolio of products & services (Aviation, Energy, Capital, Healthcare, Home & Business Solutions). In partnership with the GE’s global BD team, seek opportunities for acquisition, JVs and partnerships that will expand GE’s global capabilities.



GE

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Region Manager - Power Generation

  • Jun 2005 - Apr 2012

  Market development for the entire GE portfolio of power generation equipment which includes Wind, Solar, Jenbacher, gas and steam turbines. Currently coverting Canada coast to coast as well as the North East and Midwest USA.

• Region Manager

  • 2003 - 2008

• Region Manager

  • 2003 - 2003

• Director

  • 1997 - 2003



GE Power

• United States
• Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Region Manager

  • 2003 - Jun 2005



GE Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager

  • May 1997 - Aug 2003

  Financing of Corporate aircraft (jets) as well as helicopters.



Air Canada

• Canada
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineer

  • 1992 - 1997