Our team

Félix Grenier, PhD, Founder and lead consultant

Félix Grenier works with large private firms, governmental organizations, and small non-profits across Canada, helping them bring their big ideas to fruition. He guides projects by offering expert strategic advice, as well as providing support in public relations, whether with government or between businesses.

Félix specializes in shepherding economic development projects focused on innovation — expertise he gained in part while working on the development of the Quebec government's ''Innovation zones'' program in the cabinet of the Minister of Economy and Innovation (MEI).

Félix has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Ottawa and has completed postdoctoral work at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He owns and has invested in several businesses in New-Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario, and thus understands the needs and concerns of business owners.

When he is not busy at work, Félix likes to kick back and enjoy a good book, as well as to spend time with his partner, family and friends. Otherwise, you may catch him indulging in his passion for speed, whether riding on his motorcycle or skiing down the slopes.

Jean-Michel Lavoie, Head of research

Jean-Michel holds a Masters degree in Classics from Université Laval as well as English undergraduate degrees in English (Calgary), Persian (Tehran) and Arabic (Concordia).

Building on this rich academic career as well as fifteen years worth of writing and translating experience, he joined the Grenier Strategies team as Editorial advisor. Jean-Michel has worked for public and private organizations where he distinguished himself by his versatility in fields as varied as pharmaceuticals, transport, culture and education.

A great lover of obscure and forgotten books, exotic languages and ice baths, Jean-Michel lives in Quebec with the love of his life, his three children and his two cats.

Alexandre Maheux, Associate Communications advisor

Alexandre can boast of nearly ten years of experience as a communications and marketing expert.

After studying communications at La Cité, the University of Ottawa and l'Université du Québec en Outaouais, he worked as a journalist and radio host for many media organizations in Quebec and Ontario.

As Communications advisor, he offers a fresh perspective on the company's marketing, content development and management of social media platforms.

Alexandre is a creative person with a fascination for the power of words, and a great appreciation for the beauty of the French language. He is also an composer as he leads a upcoming music group from the National Capital Region.

Cloé Gagné, Administrative assistant

Having studied in the field of office automation and having accumulated seven years of work experience, Cloé has had the opportunity to work in several different fields during her career, including the municipal and legal fields.

She has always been motivated by helping her peers and to propel good collaborations. Within the Grenier Strategies team, she provides administrative and logistical support.

Cloé is a curious person and enjoys learning about various subjects. She also has an interest in spirituality, crafts and nature. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys board game nights with friends.

Clémence Duquesnoy, Intern

Clémence holds a double-bachelor's degree in International Management from Neoma Business School (France) and Lancaster University (England).

After several experiences in sales, customer relations, project management and real estate, she decided to reorient her career in the management of the climate crisis and sustainable development.

Since January 2021, she has been pursuing a Master's degree in Environment and Sustainable Development with a specialization in Social Issues and Governance at the University of Montreal. As part of this academic program, she joined the Grenier Strategies team for a four-month internship.

Lydiia Tens, Intern

Lydiia holds a Master's degree in Finance and Accounting from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (Algeria) and spent nearly two years as an accountant at Danone (Algeria).

She reoriented her professional career following her participation in an international conference on innovation and its ecosystem.

Since January 2020, she is doing a master's degree in innovation management at the École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS). As part of her final project on innovation ecosystems, she decided to join the Grenier Strategies team for a four-month internship.