Gisèle Desrochers appointed to the Board of Directors of Gestion Distinct'O inc.

With over 25 years of experience in senior management positions in the financial sector and government, Gisèle Desrochers has more than 10 years’ experience as a corporate director. Active in both operations and corporate governance, she understands how to support business leaders through change management and restructuring processes, as well as in developing and implementing business strategy-driven human resources programs. 

Founded in 1994, Amerispa is the largest spa banner in Canada with 13 spas across Québec. The company offers renowned, quality health and beauty treatments in sophisticated and relaxing settings. Eleven spas are affiliated with high-end hotels and prestigious resorts while two Nordic-type spas are located in the heart of nature. Amerispa is also part of RecreoFUN, a family play centre banner.

The Varennes-based company employs between 200 and 300 people depending on the season.

Pierre Rivard appointed to the Board of Directors of Avril 

Pierre Rivard has solid experience in the agri-food sector, particularly in distribution. He also currently serves on several SME boards of directors, including Fruit d’Or.

Founded in 1995, Avril is an independent Quebec health food store chain with a unique concept and 100% natural alternatives. Avril has 10 specialized stores that provide organic and health foods, supplements, a wide, diverse range of organic products, and specialized advice from naturopaths and nutritionists – all of which sets it apart from its competition. Most Avril food stores have a bistro-type area, as well as takeaway meals prepared in the company’s main kitchen in Granby. The chain offers a unique consumer experience; two locations grow micro and organic greens using a revolutionary automated vertical farming technology developed by Inno-3B that makes for a reduced carbon footprint. A new urban concept, smaller than traditional supermarkets, is now offered to consumers in the Montréal area, where most of the products offered in the large food stores and a wider range of premade meals are available, in addition to a bistro and terrace that seats 60. The Granby-based company employs more than 1,000 employees.

Catherine Légaré appointed to the Board of Directors of Agendrix

Founder of Academos and co-founder of Elo, Catherine Légaré is an innovative and inspiring entrepreneur.
She is also an active member of a board of directors and an advisory committee.

Founded in 2015 in Sherbooke, Quebec, Agendrix offers a web and mobile app to simplify scheduling, time tracking and timesheets. The service is used by more than 8,000 SMEs in sectors as varied as retail, restaurants and bars, seniors' residences, and construction, to name a few. Agendrix's employee management software is known for its ease of use and outstanding customer service. Agendrix ranks among the top 100 most downloaded business apps in all the app stores.

With a team of some 30 employees, Agendrix offers its services in Canada and Europe