The accomplishments of CEOs in the tech industry are sources of inspiration and pride, while contributing greatly to our collective wealth. This is why, since 2003, the Quebec Technology Association (AQT) has been celebrating the role of all these builders with the CEO of the Year Award.

For 2020, the most significant recognition targeting the leaders of techno SMEs in Quebec will be of an unequaled scale. Bringing together winners and finalists nominated for the “CEO of the Year Award” over the past decade, the “Prix PDG émérite Investissement Québec” will, like never before, celebrate prominent figures in the tech industry. Invest Quebec and the AQT are proud to present you the 10 CEOs finalists for this anniversary edition.

How will be named the final winner of the 20th Edition?

True to its tradition, this important recognition will once again be determined by the vote of peers, and this in two stages. First, all the CEOs of tech companies will be invited, from January 9 to 20, 2020, to participate in an electronic vote supervised by the independent firm SOM Accounting for 30% of the score for all CEOs nominated, this first step will serve to designate the 10 finalist CEOs. Then, on February 5, it will be the voice of the 175 tech CEOs registered with to the 20th edition of CEO Vision who will complete the election of the final winner. The voice of the peers will count for 70% of the final grade.

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For an interview request with the AQT or with CEOs in nomination, please contact Gilbert Vallière, at 1 877 874-2667, extension 106, or by email at the following address: gvalliere@aqt.ca


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Here are the 10 finalists at the Prix PDG émérite Investissement Québec 2020





Congratulations to all nominated CEOs

Nominated CEOs

  • Joé Bussière, Président, Libéo
  • Katie Bussières, Présidente, Nubik
  • Jean Champagne, Président et Chef de la direction, XMedius
  • Éric Bergeron, Fondateur et PDG, FlyScan Systems
  • François Dion, PDG, Levio
  • David Hervieux, Président, Devolutions
  • Paul Hamelin, Président du CA, GIRO
  • Renaud Lavoie, Président, Embrionix Design
  • Claude McMaster, PDG, D-BOX Technologies
  • Martin McNicoll, Président, GURUS Solutions
  • André d’Orsonnens, Président du conseil et chef de la direction, Druide informatique
  • Paul Raymond, Président et Chef de la direction, Alithya
  • Samer Saab, PDG et fondateur, Explorance
  • Martin Thériault, Président et chef de la direction, Eddyfi
  • Chantal Trépanier, Présidente, SIM/Cognibox
  • Sébastien Vachon, Président, Korem Géospatial

Past editions’ winners

Discover our past winners

François Dion

Levio

2019

Martin Thériault

Eddyfi

2018

Louis Roy

Groupe Optel

2017


David Hervieux

Devolutions

2016

Chantal Trépanier

SIM/Cognibox

2015

Benjamin Desmarais

Fibrenoire

2014


Daniel Handfield

MédiaMed Technologies

2013

Éric Bergeron

Optosecurity, inc.

2012

Claude McMaster

Technologies D-BOX

2011


André d'Orsonnens

Druide informatique

2010

Pascal Pilon

Averna Technologies

2009

Alain Paquin

Komunik

2008


Didier Gombert

Objectif Lune

2007

David Gellerman

Advantech

2006

Jean Mignault

20-20 Technologies

2005


Karol Brassard

Nexxlink Technologie

2004