
The human

Guillaume Leblanc,
Strategy & business development consultant
In 2008 I obtained my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Sherbrooke (Canada) and I had the honor of receiving the prestigious Governor General's Academic Medal during my college studies.
I have developed solid management expertise on large-scale projects across Canada. I have been involved in projects ranging from $10M to $60M, occupying different roles and positions from start to finish of projects. I also participated in the creation of a construction management company which managed nearly $100M in projects. My expertise was put to good use both in the offices and in the field. With my hands-on approach, I am able to achieve results efficiently.
In 2014, I created a manufacturing company, abitibi&co, of which I was general management for almost 10 years. I was fortunate to be mentored by experienced leaders who passed on valuable knowledge to me.
In 2016, I co-founded Beside, an international media brand at the intersection of nature and culture, covering publishing, events, real estate and hospitality. I was Head of Operations and deeply involved in the financial department until January 2023. I helped raise over $10M for the company.
In addition to my background in project management and my entrepreneurial experiences, I have a key skill in managing business growth. I have taken on the challenge of driving and managing strong business growth twice. These situations allowed me to acquire an in-depth understanding of the issues related to rapid growth, to develop effective optimization strategies and to stay on course for success, whatever the circumstances.
Today, I put my expertise in project management, financial management and business management to the service of the people I support.