Alain Poirier
Profile
Acknowledged for his corporate and innovative spirit, Dr. Poirier has over 20 years of corporate management experience, in pre-start up and start-up, as well as growth stages companies.
He is well-known for his strategic planning and execution skills in high-tech content companies.
Throughout his career, Dr. Poirier has successfully carried out large-scale, high-tech projects, including negotiating strategic alliances and managing major international partnership projects.
Education
Certificate, Université Internationale de l’Espace, Strasbourg, 1989
MBA, École des HEC, Montreal, 1989
Ph.D.
in Applied Physics, McGill University, Montreal, 1982
Masters in Physics, McMaster University, Hamilton, 1980
B.Sc., Université de Montréal, Montreal, 1978
Professional Achievements
2001 - 2004 President and CEO Intellium Technologies Inc.
2001 - 2001 Vice-President, Corporate Development INO (National Optics Institute)
1993 - 2000 Director General, Space Systems
(1995-2000) Director, Strategic Development
(1994) Director, STEAR Program
(1993) Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
1992 - 1992 Project Manager (PROGERT) SNC-Lavalin / Photosur Géomat inc.
1991 - 1991 Director, Space Technologies SNC-Lavalin
1990 - 1990 Deputy Chief, Space Oerlikon Aerospace Inc.
Former positions of Alain Poirier
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
ITF Optical Technologies, Inc.
 ITF Optical Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology ITF Optical Technologies, Inc. provided photonics solutions. It used to design, manufacture and offer advanced photonics solutions based All-Fiber technology for networks and high-power lasers and amplifiers. The company was founded in 1997 and was located in Montreal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Société Générale de Financement du Québec
 Société Générale de Financement du Québec Investment ManagersFinance A department of the province of Québec, the Société Générale de Financement du Québec (SGF) provides development capital for businesses. They are headquartered in Montreal with offices in Québec and Saint-Hyacinthe. The firm was founded in 1962. | Head-Equity Investments | - |
Training of Alain Poirier
| McGill University | Doctorate Degree |
| École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris | Masters Business Admin |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
| Private companies | 2 |
|---|---|
Société Générale de Financement du Québec
Société Générale de Financement du Québec Investment ManagersFinance A department of the province of Québec, the Société Générale de Financement du Québec (SGF) provides development capital for businesses. They are headquartered in Montreal with offices in Québec and Saint-Hyacinthe. The firm was founded in 1962. | Finance |
ITF Optical Technologies, Inc.
ITF Optical Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology ITF Optical Technologies, Inc. provided photonics solutions. It used to design, manufacture and offer advanced photonics solutions based All-Fiber technology for networks and high-power lasers and amplifiers. The company was founded in 1997 and was located in Montreal, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
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