MONTREAL, Nov. 14,
2024 /CNW/ - Alithya Group inc. (TSX: ALYA)
("Alithya") announces today the appointment of Nicolas
Lavoie as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 9,
2024.
With nearly 30 years of experience with public and private
multinational companies operating in the entertainment &
technology, media, mining, and manufacturing sectors, Mr.
Lavoie will lead the finance function of Alithya as it
progresses through the implementation of its fiscal 2025-2027
strategic plan.
Mr. Lavoie's extensive background includes a proven
track record in structuring and executing strategic acquisitions
that drive market positioning and international expansion. His
expertise spans a diverse range of transaction types, including
acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and strategic
partnerships. He also brings strong experience in financial
planning & analysis (FP&A), and public reporting.
Prior to joining Alithya, Mr. Lavoie was the Chief
Financial and Administrative Officer since 2022, and Chief
Financial Officer from 2018 to 2022, of Groupe Solotech Inc.
("Solotech"). In these roles, he led Solotech's finance strategies
and operations, as well as mergers and acquisitions, and
contributed to several transactions.
Prior to joining Solotech, among other positions he previously
held, Mr. Lavoie was Senior Vice President, Finance of Gildan
Activewear from 2012 to 2018, and Vice President, Corporate Finance
and Treasury at Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines from 2010 to 2011.
He also held roles of increasing responsibilities within the Yellow
Pages Group from 2004 to 2010, including as Vice President, Finance
and Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of one of its
subsidiaries, Trader Corporation, and previously within Quebecor
World from 1998 to 2004 in corporate finance and treasury
roles.
Mr. Lavoie holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration
from Université Laval, and is a
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial
Analyst (CFA).
Quote by Paul Raymond,
President and Chief Executive Officer:
"We are proud to announce the appointment of Nicolas Lavoie as Chief Financial Officer.
Nicolas brings a wide range of experience in leadership roles
focused on strategic transformations, operational excellence and
accelerating growth through M&A. Nicolas will be
supported by a strong finance team, including Debbie Di Gregorio, Vice President, Finance, who
has stepped in as Interim CFO over these past few months. We want
to thank Debbie for her unwavering support and commitment during
such a transition period."
Quote by Nicolas Lavoie, Chief
Financial Officer:
"I'm excited to be joining a company with a strong reputation
in the ever-expanding digital transformation market. Since going
public in 2018, Alithya has demonstrated a capacity to increase its
scale as a value-added trusted advisor and expand in international
markets. I am joining Alithya to help accelerate the next phase of
sustainable profitable growth."
About Alithya
Empowered by the passion and enthusiasm of a talented global
workforce, Alithya is positioned on the crest of the digital wave
as a trusted advisor in strategy and digital technology services.
Transforming the world one digital step at a time, Alithya
leverages collective intelligence and expertise to develop
practical IT solutions tailored to complex business challenges. As
shared stewards of its clients' success, Alithya accompanies them
through the full cycle of their digital evolutions, paving new
roads to the future of their businesses.
Living up to its name, meaning truth, Alithya embraces a
business model that avoids industry buzzwords and technical jargon
to deliver straight talk provided by collaborative teams focused on
three main pillars: strategic consulting, enterprise
transformation, and business enablement.
With two gender parity certifications obtained in Canada and the
United States, and in pursuit of indigenous relations and
carbon neutral certifications, Alithya strives to balance its
desire to do the right thing with its commitment to doing things
right.
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