VC

Vanessa Cherenfant

Investment Committee Member at Fondaction

Vanessa Cherenfant has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Vanessa currently holds the position of VP Business Lead in the Consulting Practice at Plus Company and Cossette. Prior to this, they were an Investment Committee Member at Fondaction, where they played a key role in helping companies achieve their business objectives and contribute to a stronger, more equitable, and greener economy through debt or equity investments. Vanessa also served as a Board Member at Télé-Québec.

In previous roles, Vanessa held the position of Head of Strategy & Operations, Product & Innovation at XRM Vision and it was later acquired by COGIA, where they worked as Head of Operations/Partner. Vanessa also served as the Director of Business Development/Strategic Initiative at Officevibe, working towards creating amazing workplaces by continuously measuring and improving employee engagement.

Before that, Vanessa founded and acted as the CEO of Elysia, a platform utilizing AI to enhance the traveler's experience in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Vanessa also worked at Createch as a Senior Consultant in Operational Performance Improvement, assisting companies in adopting lean management principles and improving organizational performance. Additionally, Vanessa worked as a Continuous Improvement Agent at Bombardier, where they led strategic initiatives, improved operational efficiency, and facilitated the cultural transformation of the company.

Overall, Vanessa Cherenfant's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic leadership, business development, operational improvement, and consulting within a wide range of industries.

Vanessa Cherenfant attended Polytechnique Montréal, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Innovation Technologique. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from the Founder Institute. The specific years of enrollment and completion for both educational experiences are not provided.

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  • Investment Committee Member

    December, 2020 - present