I:Team

Meet the team

Founder and
Managing Partner

Alchemist

Brigitte Simard

Brigitte Simard leads the firm’s activities and leverages her extensive industry and functional search experience to advise Canadian and international clients on important governance matters and executive recruitment.

Professional Experience

During her career in executive search and consulting, Brigitte has served as the Managing Partner of two global search firms in Montreal. She also held leadership roles at IBM, RBC-Dexia and Bell Canada.

Brigitte is very active in the Canadian business community.  She is a member of the Quebec Businesswomen Network, the International Women Forum, the Institute of Corporate Directors and WeConnect International. Brigitte is the Chairwoman of the Mount-Royal Club Board, a former Chair of the board of directors of the Canadian Club and a former board director of the Innovation Center.

Education

Brigitte graduated from McGill University in psychology.

Senior Partner,
Governance and Talent

Wisdom

Lili de Grandpré

An experienced senior management consultant, Lili de Grandpré, specializes in corporate governance, talent management and succession planning. An award winner for her professional achievements and philanthropic work, she has held leadership positions in Canada and the UK.

Professional Experience

Since 2019, Lili has been responsible for I:T’s corporate governance practice, talent management and succession planning.
In 2005 she founded a boutique consulting firm, CenCEO Consulting. Prior to that, she was head of the Canadian practice of Mercer Management (now Oliver Wyman) and led the Marketing and Product Development (Treasury) at Bank of Montreal.
Lili has served on many boards including McGill University, the National Circus School, Brain Canada and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
From 1992 to 2001, she was a regular guest lecturer at the Executive Development Institute of Queen’s University.

Education

Lili has a Bachelor of Arts, University of Montreal, a graduate degree in journalism, Western University, and an MBA, McGill University. She also graduated from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

I:T Team of Experts

Our team is comprised of industry experts who are passionate about their work, and have an extensive background in a wide variety of applications.

Our team approach brings the support and expertise of our entire company towards the successful completion of your project, regardless of size or scope.

Consultant and
Head of the Research Team

POISE

Ligia de la Rosa

Associate Partner

PASSIONATE

Thierry Faure

Office Manager,
Administrative Services

Ally

Joanne Berthiaume

Researcher

INSIGHTFUL

Eduardo Kong San

Analyst

CLEVER

Michelle Bouchard

Consultant and
Head of the Research Team

POISE

Ligia de la Rosa

Associate Partner

PASSIONATE

Thierry Faure

Office Manager,
Administrative Services

Ally

Joanne Berthiaume

Researcher

INSIGHTFUL

Eduardo Kong San

Analyst

CLEVER

Michelle Bouchard

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Consultant and
Head of the Research Team

Poise

Ligia de la Rosa

As a specialist in the executive search, organizational development and talent management, Ligia de la Rosa works closely with clients to help them achieve their talent goals.

Professional Experience

Ligia joined I:T as Consultant and Head of the Research Team after 12 years of working with a global executive search firm.
She has led numerous C-level and VP-level search assignments, in various functional capacities, across all industries. Her executive search experience often includes complex cross-border international projects.
She has been involved in multiple organizational development strategy and leadership development projects, including leadership assessments.

Education

Ligia earned an MBA from McGill University and received a Bachelor’s in Business, from Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo, Brazil.

Associate Partner

PASSIONATE

Thierry Faure

An experienced executive search professional specializing in finance and technology, Thierry demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to finding the best talents to enhance business success. Active in the international business community, he has held several management positions in Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Professional Experience

During his career in executive search, Thierry has held the position of Principal in two international recruitment firms in Montreal. He has also managed teams for Total in the UK, held the role of Private Banker near Geneva, and worked as a legal expert in France. Thierry is a board director of the Montreal Canadian Club.

Education

Thierry holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Lyon 3 and a post-graduate diploma in wealth management from Toulouse Business School in France as well as several certificates from Oxford (UK), Cornell (US) or the University of Helsinki (FI) covering the fields of private equity and artificial intelligence.

Office Manager,
Administrative Services

Ally

Joanne Berthiaume

Joanne is one of the pillars of I:T, as Office Manager, she is responsible for all administrative and event aspects of the firm. She also supports the consultants as well as the research team to ensure unparalleled service.

Professional experience

During her career, Joanne has worked for global executive search firms as well as legal assistant for law firms. Her professionalism, her concern for quality and her enthusiasm make Joanne a professional appreciated by all.

Researcher

Insightful

Eduardo Kong San

Eduardo is a rigorous, results-oriented researcher. With more than 7 years of experience in professional recruiting of senior executives, Eduardo supports the consultants to find the rare gem for his clients.

Professional experience

Eduardo has developed strong relationships with hiring managers as well as an excellent understanding of the issues faced by clients from different industries and business sectors. He also developed a considerable ability to gather market intelligence and to identify potential high-caliber candidates.

Education

Eduardo obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Montreal, and a certificate in financial management from HEC.

Analyst

CLEVER

Michelle Bouchard

Michelle is an analyst with an expertise in business administration. By quickly mastering new skills and using her creativity, she accomplishes efficient and high-quality work, with problems leading exclusively to solutions.

Professional experience

Michelle has been in the corporate world for over 10 years and, prior to joining the I:T team, she worked for a large international consulting firm. She works in close collaboration with the entire research team and actively participates in the execution of mandates, always adopting a proactive approach.

Education

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science specialized in Environment from the University of Montreal.

Consultant and
Head of the Research Team

Poise

Ligia de la Rosa

As a specialist in the executive search, organizational development and talent management, Ligia de la Rosa works closely with clients to help them achieve their talent goals.

Professional Experience

Ligia joined I:T as Consultant and Head of the Research Team after 12 years of working with a global executive search firm.
She has led numerous C-level and VP-level search assignments, in various functional capacities, across all industries. Her executive search experience often includes complex cross-border international projects.
She has been involved in multiple organizational development strategy and leadership development projects, including leadership assessments.

Education

Ligia earned an MBA from McGill University and received a Bachelor’s in Business, from Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo, Brazil.

Associate Partner

PASSIONATE

Thierry Faure

An experienced executive search professional specializing in finance and technology, Thierry demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to finding the best talents to enhance business success. Active in the international business community, he has held several management positions in Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Professional Experience

During his career in executive search, Thierry has held the position of Principal in two international recruitment firms in Montreal. He has also managed teams for Total in the UK, held the role of Private Banker near Geneva, and worked as a legal expert in France. Thierry is a board director of the Montreal Canadian Club.

Education

Thierry holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Lyon 3 and a post-graduate diploma in wealth management from Toulouse Business School in France as well as several certificates from Oxford (UK), Cornell (US) or the University of Helsinki (FI) covering the fields of private equity and artificial intelligence.

Office Manager,
Administrative Services

Ally

Joanne Berthiaume

Joanne is one of the pillars of I:T, as Office Manager, she is responsible for all administrative and event aspects of the firm. She also supports the consultants as well as the research team to ensure unparalleled service.

Professional experience

During her career, Joanne has worked for global executive search firms as well as legal assistant for law firms. Her professionalism, her concern for quality and her enthusiasm make Joanne a professional appreciated by all.

Researcher

Insightful

Eduardo Kong San

Eduardo is a rigorous, results-oriented researcher. With more than 7 years of experience in professional recruiting of senior executives, Eduardo supports the consultants to find the rare gem for his clients.

Professional experience

Eduardo has developed strong relationships with hiring managers as well as an excellent understanding of the issues faced by clients from different industries and business sectors. He also developed a considerable ability to gather market intelligence and to identify potential high-caliber candidates.

Education

Eduardo obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Montreal, and a certificate in financial management from HEC.