Discover our mentors in INNOVATION
For our fourth cohort of mentors, we’ve recruited mentors with diverse backgrounds related to INNOVATION, digital and technology.
We’ve regrouped various expertise including content strategy, e-commerce, media, database and content monetization, artificial intelligence, UX, business strategy, digital transformation – functions that enable better strategy and capture the value of innovation. Welcome the mentors of our fourth cohort in INNOVATION.
THIS COHORT IS CLOSED
![Anne Lise Pic-Thoorens](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mentoro_Anne-Lise_Pic-Thoorens-1.jpg)
Anne Lise Pic-Thoorens
Digital Transformation Advisor
DESJARDINS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of Givry.
MANTRA: “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein
![Brent Reynolds](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Mentoro_Brent_Reynolds.jpg)
Brent Reynolds
Founder and CEO
PAYSON SOLUTIONS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a cold beer from one of Canada’s craft breweries.
MANTRA: Don’t wait.
![Carl-Olivier Perras-Beaulieu](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Carl-Olivier-Perras-Beaulieu.jpg)
Carl-Olivier Perras-Beaulieu
Conference Producer
LES AFFAIRES
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a latte or a gin tonic depending on my mood… and the time of day!
MANTRA: Believe in yourself. Think outside the box.
![Catherine Gingras](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Catherine_Gingras.jpg)
Catherine Gingras
Marketing Director
BIRON HEALTH GROUP
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good latté on a terrasse.
MANTRA: Dare while holding true to your values.
![Christine Simard](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Christine_Simard.jpg)
Christine Simard
Head, Communication, Marketing and Digital Strategy
EXO – RÉSEAU DE TRANSPORT MÉTROPOLITAIN
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good glass of red wine from Spain or a bowl of latte.
MANTRA: Do what you love and life will give it back.
![Émélie Brunet](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Emilie_Brunet.jpg)
Émélie Brunet
Vice-President Talent and Ecosystem
MILA, QUEBEC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INSTITUTE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a coffee… preferably at Café Ricardo.
MANTRA: Always seek to be relevant, in all your actions.
![Emmanuelle Rougeot](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mentoro_Emmanuelle_Rougeot.jpg)
Emmanuelle Rougeot
Senior Advisor - Media Strategy
DESJARDINS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a cappuccino from San Simeon or a glass of Sauvignon.
MANTRA: The best things that happen in the corporate world are the result of a team effort and not the work of just one man.
![Ève Larichelière](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Eve_Laricheliere.jpg)
Ève Larichelière
Lead UX Designer
VALTECH CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
MANTRA: Humans are at the center of it all, and everything is connected.
![Fauve Doucet](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Fauve_Doucet.jpg)
Fauve Doucet
VP mPlatform, Strategy & Innovation
GROUPM
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…an Aperol Spritz (which I love!)
MANTRA: Nothing happens for nothing.
![Fouad Farès](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Fouad_Fares.jpg)
Fouad Farès
Founder and CEO
MINDSMASTER CANADA INC.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…an espresso or a cappuccino with almond milk.
MANTRA: My motivation every morning is to learn something new thing every day without forgetting “when you hit the bottom, the only way to go is UP!”
![François Poulin](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Francois_Poulin.jpg)
François Poulin
Director Communications and Interactive Media
TOURISME MONTRÉAL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good IPA (love this), or in the company of good friends, I’ll bring out old Bourgogne.
MANTRA: Take change by the hand before it takes you by the throat (Winston Churchill).
![Guillaume Marcoux](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_GuillaumeMarcoux.jpg)
Guillaume Marcoux
Head of Data Monetization, BI and Strategy
TC TRANSCONTINENTAL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a cool glass of Chardonnay and a few olives!
MANTRA: Work hard, Play hard!
![Ilham Lmissaoui](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mentoro_Ilham_Lmissaoui_2.jpg)
Ilham Lmissaoui
Senior Advisor, Digital Interaction Department
DESJARDINS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of water with violet syrup from Toulouse.
MANTRA: “I like things to happen. And if they don’t happen, I like to make them happen.” – Winston Churchill
![Isabelle Maheux](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Isabelle_Maheux.jpg)
Isabelle Maheux
Entrepreneur - Digital Expert - Strategic Thinker
ISABELLEMAHEUX.CA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good early morning coffee; it creates amazing opportunities throughout the day!
MANTRA: Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed (even our business DNA!)(Adapted quote by Antoine Lavoisier)
![Jean-Sébastien Charest](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mentoro_Jean-Sebastien_Charest-1.jpg)
Jean-Sébastien Charest
Senior Director, Desjardins Digital
DESJARDINS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good cup of coffee.
MANTRA: “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do, we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” ― Steve Jobs
![Jonathan Gendreau](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Jonathan_Gendreau.jpg)
Jonathan Gendreau
Vice President Marketing and Digital Strategy
BMR GROUP
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a beer from a local microbrewery or a good glass of wine.
MANTRA: Quite simply, a leader is never negative. He seeks solutions.
![Karine Charbonneau](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Karine_Charbonneau.jpg)
Karine Charbonneau
Director, Omnichannel Strategy and Content
TVA PUBLICATIONS SUR MESURE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a good chaï tea (but not latte, just hot water and tea) or a chilled glass of Sancerre (oh, and wouldn’t it be nice to do that on a sun-filled terrace?)
MANTRA: I am enough. I continue to grow. I have the courage to be vulnerable.
![Karine Vincent](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Karine_Vincent.jpg)
Karine Vincent
Director, Digital Products
FRANK AND OAK
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a latte or, after 5PM, a kir.
MANTRA: Lots of passion, a good dose of pleasure, an ounce humility, and an acute ability to listen.
![Lavinia Botez](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_LaviniaBotez.jpg)
Lavinia Botez
Consultant, Digital Content
CONTENU LB
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a light glass of wine and a plate of charcuterie.
MANTRA: Always go above and beyond, question yourself, and mostly read, read more and about everything.
![Line Atallah](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mentoro_LineAtallah-1.jpg)
Line Atallah
Vice-President, Marketing
KEATEXT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a bowl of matcha tea from Camellia Sinensis (and a few Japanese desserts on the side!)
MANTRA: Failure is the foundation of success.
![Marie-Josée Lachance](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Marie_Josee_Lachance.jpg)
Marie-Josée Lachance
Digital Media Producer
ENTREPRENEUR
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good coffee or tea.
MANTRA: Keep learning and evolving.
![Martin Céré](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_MartinCere.jpg)
Martin Céré
Vice President, Digital and CRM
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a nice craft beer on a cool terrasse.
MANTRA: If you go to bat you can strike out, but you can also hit a home run.
![Martin Husar](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Martin_Husar.jpg)
Martin Husar
Lead, Digital Innovation
SANOFI CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a Mandy’s salad.
MANTRA: Embrace change, and never stop learning.
![Mélanie Beland](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Melanie_Beland.jpg)
Mélanie Beland
Business Development Manager eCommerce
CANADA POSTS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… glass of red, from Spain or Portugal (my two favourite).
MANTRA: Nothing is too complicated. Nothing is impossible when we are passionate about what we do!
![Melanie Roth](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Melanie_Roth.jpg)
Melanie Roth
Marketing Leader - Retail Banking
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a good latte or a glass of white wine!
MANTRA: Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.
![Mike Sherman](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Mike_Sherman.jpg)
Mike Sherman
Director of Media and Analytics
L’ORÉAL CANADA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a strong cappuccino, or a martini.
MANTRA: Don’t look back. That’s not where you’re going.
![Nadia Seraiocco](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Mentoro_Nadia-1.jpg)
Nadia Seraiocco
Professor, Journalist and Guest Speaker
ENTREPRENEUR
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of wine while discussing the future of digital media.
MANTRA: If we can imagine it, someone is in the process of inventing it.
![Naomi Goldapple](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Naomi_Goldapple.jpg)
Naomi Goldapple
Director of Industry Solutions
ELEMENT AI
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a decaf latte at any time of day.
MANTRA: Feel the fear and do it anyways. smile often.
![Olivier Nauleau](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Olivier_Nauleau.jpg)
Olivier Nauleau
Vice-President, Business Intelligence
CAA-QUEBEC
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a matcha tea or an IPA beer (depending on the time of day).
MANTRA: Everyone knew it was impossible, then came along a fool who did not know it, but still did it (Pagnol)
![Olivier Thellend](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Olivier_Thelland.jpg)
Olivier Thellend
Marketing & Customer Experience
FREELANCE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER … a macchiato in the morning and a glass of white wine in the evening.
MANTRA: Improving your skills brings you closer to your dreams, while authenticity and loyalty invite others to help you achieving them.
![Pascale Audette](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Pascale_Audette.jpg)
Pascale Audette
CEO / General Manager
CAREBOOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a good and creamy cappuccino, no sugar..
MANTRA: Whatever happens, respect yourself and the people around you.
![Yann Rezé](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mentoro_Yann_Reze.jpg)
Yann Rezé
Senior Advisor, Digital Capacity – PhD Artificial Intelligence
DESJARDINS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of sulfite free wine or a cold beer.
MANTRA: Act. Never accept the status quo.
![Youni Shabah](https://mentoro.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mentoro_Youni_Shabah.jpg)
Youni Shabah
Director Transformation Projects
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a flat white or a cortado.
MANTRA: Anything is possible to those who believe.
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