SAGEOS - Key Persons


Ahmad Ibrahim

Mr. Ibrahim holds a Doctorate in Chemical Physics from the University of Haute-Alsace (France), an Engineering degree in the chemistry of formulations from ITECH Lyon in France as well as a Master in Management, also from the University of Haute-Alsace. His expertise serves many aspects of materials chemistry both in the technical aspect and during the administrative phase of research and development projects.

Aleksandra Matovic

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager - Design Office
Aleksandra Matovic is a graduate in microbiology and immunology from the University of Montreal. She has extensive knowledge in many fields, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, the role of the immune system in the fight against diseases and various analytical methods. Ms. Matovic joined the CTT group to bring her expertise in the design and development of methods in microbiology.

Alex Alexis - VP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Vice President
  • Platform Sales Manager, Alkegen

Ali Fazli

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager - Polymers
Mr. Fazli holds a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering from Laval University with a specialization in plastic recycling and waste valorization. He is highly involved in research with main interests in correlations between the process, structure and properties for polymer systems, particularly composite blends and functional systems. He joined CTT Group as a Project Manager-Polymers working on the development of R&D projects and provide technical supports related to the needs of industrial partners.

Ann Langlois

Job Titles:
  • INTERNAL SALES MANAGER
  • MARKETING MANAGER

Audrey Favre

Job Titles:
  • Quality Control

Benoit Lessard

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • General Manager P.I., Cégep De St - Hyacinthe

Camille Paradis

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Carmen Côté

Mr. Côté has training in Textile Materials Technologies from Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe. With over 15 years of experience with CTT Group, he specializes in mechanical and hydraulic testing in the geosynthetics and high performance materials sector.

Carole Baril

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Officer
  • General Manager, Filterfab Québec

Catherine Groleau-Rivard

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Chloé Olacia

Job Titles:
  • Ing. Matériaux
  • Project Leader - Flammability Laboratory
Graduated in materials engineering from Polytech Montpellier, France. Ms. Olacia provides technical support to the flammability team, in the implementation of the necessary tests and the processing of the analysis results.

Claudia Descôteaux

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Cynthie Dega

Job Titles:
  • Director of Technological Innovation at CTT Group
Cynthie Dega is Director of Technological Innovation at CTT Group and is primarily responsible for coordinating large-scale characterization projects in the aeronautics and construction sectors. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Technology Management. Throughout her 10-year career, Ms. Dega has devoted most of her work in the industry to the design and characterization of aeronautical structures and systems. Since joining CTT Group, she has assisted over a hundred manufacturers in carrying out their product development projects. A doctoral candidate in Mechanical Engineering since 2020, she carries out her research on the recycling of carbon fibers under the supervision of Professor Boukhili from École Polytechnique, and under the co-supervision of Dr. Vermeersch at CTT Group.

Daniel Genest

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Co - Founder and President, Guillemot International Inc.

Dany Charest

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Member of the Regular Institutional and Corporate
  • General Manager, TechniTextile Québec

David Beaumier

Mr. Beaumier holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal. He specializes in the science of polymers applied to textiles and geosynthetics. He participated in the development of test methods for the behavioral evaluation of geomembranes and other geosynthetics; methods used particularly to assess the lifespan of products highly exposed to extreme weather conditions, chemicals or mining, etc.

Dominique Lamoureux

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Donaldo Lopez-Martelo

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Déborah Champonnois


François Masse

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Technical Director, Vêtements SP

François Pépin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • General Manager, Soleno Textiles

François Turcotte B.

François Turcotte is a graduate of the ÉTS (École de technologie supérieure) in Electrical Engineering and has a college diploma in Electronics. His academic background and his interests leads him to the profile of applied engineering. He worked for twenty years developing automation solutions for the electronic assembly field. He participated in the development of innovative solutions based on RFID communication. This partnership with the industry also allows him to diversify his skills. He now ensures the proper functioning of laboratory equipment by using his experience in electronics, computer science and mechanics to optimize their performance, in addition to developing new material characterization equipment.

Gabriel Ferland

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Gilles Desmarais

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • President, Textiles Monterey

Guillaume Fréchette

Job Titles:
  • Ing., M. Sc. a.
  • Member of the Ordre
  • Project Manager - Mechanical Tests
Guillaume Fréchette is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the École de technologie supérieure, as well as a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He also has a college diploma in aeronautical concentration. His field of expertise is aeronautics, metallurgy and the characterization of materials. At the CTT Group, he brings his expertise in the evaluation of composites and special mechanical tests.

Guy Pelletier

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Owner, Fintex Mécanique & Procédés

Hafida Ouazani

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
A graduate in Textile Engineering from ENSAIT (École nationale supérieure des arts et industries textiles) in France. Ms. Ouazani has a wide experience in technical textile. Today, she brings an important technical support to the Design Office at CTT Group.

Hajer Bannour

Job Titles:
  • Researcher in Geotechnical Engineering and Geosynthetics
Hajer Bannour graduated in civil engineering and Master degree from the National School of Engineering of Tunis (Tunisia). She holds her PhD in environmental geotechnics with the use of geosynthetics from INRAE Antony and University of Grenoble in France. She joined the CTT group as a researcher in geotechnical engineering and geosynthetics. She works on the development of products and applications of geosynthetics in geotechnical and civil engineering projects.

Hugh Charbonneau

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • President, YKK Canada

Jacinthe Benoit

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Jack Schachter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Vice President, Cansew

Jean Lacroix

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • General Manager, Cintech Agroalimentaire

Julie Lamoureux

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Julien Gagné

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Karen Stoeffler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Team Leader - Automotive & Surface Transportation / Polymer Bioproducts CNRC

Karine Bibeau

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Vice - President Client Experience, Logistik Unicorp

Karine Tourchot

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Louis-Bernard Asselin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Industrial Development Advisor - Textile, Ministère De L'Économie Et De L'Innovation Du Québec

Loïc Poussard

A Doctor-Engineer with a degree in Polymer Chemistry from INSA (Institut national des sciences appliquées) in Rouen, France, Mr. Poussard has always worked in the field of polymers. During his career, he has notably developed materials for various applications (insulation foams, paints, materials for biomedical applications, etc.). He joined the CTT group to contribute his expertise in both the development of formulations and to work on the development of R&D projects related to the needs of industrial partners.

Marc-Olivier Kenmo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • General Manager, CSMO Textile

Marie LeGoanvic

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager - Textile
Graduated in Textile Engineering from ENSAIT (École nationale supérieure des arts et industries textiles) in France. Mrs. Marie Le Goanvic has followed a 5 years training in the fashion industry and then specialized in technical textiles. Today, she brings important technical support to the research and development team of CTT Group.

Marie-Josée Caya

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Technicians

Marie-Ève Faust Officier

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Member of the Regular Institutional and Corporate
  • Administrative & Program Director, École Supérieure De Mode, ESG UQAM
  • Administrative Director & Program

Martin Bureau Officier

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Vice President Innovation, Sanexen / Niedner
  • VP Innovation & PFAS Lead

Martin Filteau

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Director of Research & Development, Stedfast Inc.

Martin Tanguay

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Chief Human Resources Officer, Solmax

Mathieu Sévigny - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Finance Director
A graduate of Quebec University of Montréal, M. Sévigny is responsible for financial management at CTT Group. With his wide experience in accounting, he joined the team at the beginning of 2021 as Finance Director.

Michel Lefèvre

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Member of the Regular Institutional and Corporate
  • Director - Programs & International Collaborations PRIMA Québec

Mohamed Habibi

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Mr. Habibi holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR). He is a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec and holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National School of Engineers of Tunis, as well as a Master's degree in computational mechanics from the Tunisia Polytechnic School. At the CTT Group, he brings his expertise in the field of composite materials and the development of advanced manufacturing processes.

Mélanie Tourchot

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Nadji Hidjazi

Job Titles:
  • Technical Support Specialist and Tester

Nathalie Chabot

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Nicolas Juillard - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • VP Technologies and Developments, Texonic

Nora Boudjedaïmi

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager - Design Office
  • Project Manager - Engineering Office
A graduate in electronic engineering from Tizi Ouzou University, she joined CTT Group in 2012. After developing her knowledge in physical and dynamometric characterization of materials, she joined the Engineering office team. Her main focus is on the development of special tests and procedures for the performance evaluation of geosynthetics, polymers, technical textiles and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Olivier Vermeersch - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • President and CEO, Who Also Holds the CRSNG Industrial Chair in Innovative Technical Textiles

Omar Kamla

Job Titles:
  • Ing.
  • Member of the Ordre
Mr. Kamla is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ENSTP (École Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics d'Alger). His expertise is based on several years of experience in the field of construction and civil engineering, more particularly in using geosynthetic products for applications in the sectors of public works, transport, industrial environments, management of waste and landscaping. At CTT Group, he brings his expertise in the evaluation of geosynthetics, geotextiles, geomembranes and geocomposites for drainage.

Patrick Dubois

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Sabin Boily - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Member of the Regular Institutional and Corporate
  • Treasurer
  • Deputy Director, Research & Innovation, Cégep De St - Hyacinthe

Shona Moss

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Lovshin Industry Analyst, Consumer Products Directorate, Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Strategy Branch

Sophie Godbout

Job Titles:
  • HR AGENT

Sophie Mercier

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Stacy Laneuville

Job Titles:
  • TECHNICAL STAFF

Stéphanie Chaput - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources
A graduate of the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Ms. Chaput is responsible for human resources management with the CTT Group. Passionate about HR, she joined the team in 2014 as an HR agent. Continuing her training in this field, she supported the development of HR at CTT Group and was appointed Director in November 2020.

Stéphanie Picard

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager - Textile Chemistry
Holder of a DEC in Textile obtained in 2002, she joined the CTT Group team as a laboratory technician. Specialized, from the beginning, in chemical analysis of textile materials, she gradually diversified by mastering flammability tests for transportation products and then for PPE, especially with the Flash FireMan (MD). As a Project Manager since November 2020, she supports the activities of the technical services of CTT group.

Tamara Challut

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager - Chemistry
Graduated in materials engineering from Polytech Montpellier (France) and chemistry from the University of Sherbrooke, Tamara specializes in polymers and materials characterization. Within the CTT group, she is responsible for the test plans implementation and their validation with industrial partners and the various divisions of the CTT group.

Thierry Jacquelin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • Associate, Groupe Alphard

Valerio Izquierdo B.

Job Titles:
  • Member of the MANAGEMENT TEAM
  • CTT in 2001 As a Project Leader
Valerio joined the CTT in 2001 as a project leader in the textile laboratories and worked on a daily basis with standard test methods, state-of-the-art equipment, technical specifications, and R&D industrial projects. He participated to various standard committees such as CGSB, CSA, for personal protective equipment and textile test methods.

Yu-Xiang Song

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager - Chemical Engineering
A graduate of the master's degree in chemical engineering from the École Polytechnique de Montréal, Mr. Song actively participates in the development of R&D projects and brings his expertise to the implementation of studies and laboratory assemblies at the CTT Group.