Isabelle Leblanc

Isabelle Leblanc is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and operational management across various industries. Currently serving as Cheffe partenariats d'innovation at Hydro-Québec since December 2021, Isabelle previously held the position of VP Operations at Baulne, where strategic growth initiatives and partnership development with Brainbox AI were emphasized. Prior to Baulne, significant contributions were made at Praxair Canada Inc. from 2006 to 2020, where roles included Business Manager for Eastern Canada and Plant Manager, achieving notable revenue growth and operational efficiencies. Earlier career experiences at Validapro Amérique Inc. and AEterna Zentaris Inc. involved engineering project management in the pharmaceutical sector. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Management from HEC Montréal, executive education in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, and various postgraduate and engineering degrees.