Management Team

Marc Bedard has served as Lion’s CEO—Founder and as a member of Lion’s Board since Lion’s incorporation in 2008. Prior to founding Lion, Mr. Bedard served as vice-president and chief financial officer of Les Entreprises Barrette Ltée, a leading manufacturer of wood and vinyl products for construction and exterior use in North America, from 2003 to 2007. Previously, Mr. Bedard was a partner at Pricewaterhouse LLP, a national partnership of professional accountants and consultants, from 1996 to 2003. Mr. Bedard is a certified chartered professional accountant and has been a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec since 1987. Mr. Bedard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC), Université de Montréal.

Richard Coulombe is the Chief Financial Officer of Lion since September 2023. He was previously Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives since 2021. Prior to joining Lion, Mr. Coulombe held several CFO positions at Alstom, Bombardier Transportation and Pratt & Whitney, where he was involved in all aspects of strategic financial planning, including mergers and acquisitions, auditing and accounting. Mr. Coulombe holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM).

Dominique Perron is the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Lion since June 2023. Prior to joining Lion, Ms. Perron was Vice-President, Legal Affairs at Sagard, a multi-strategy alternative asset management firm, specializing in private equity and venture capital investments. Prior to Sagard, Ms. Perron was a Director, Legal Affairs at PSP Investments, one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, advising on infrastructure, private equity and real estate transactions. Ms. Perron started her career as an Associate at Stikeman Elliott LLP focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and securities law. She serves as a board member of Dress for Success Montreal and previously served as chair and board president for a number of not-for-profit governance, community and fundraising initiatives. Ms. Perron holds a Civil Law (LL.L) degree from Laval University and a master’s degree (LL.M) from McGill University. She is also a member of the Quebec bar.

Yannick Poulin has served as Lion’s Chief Operating Officer since April 2016. From October 2013 to April 2016, Mr. Poulin held positions of increasing responsibility at Paradox Security Systems, an international security and alarm systems manufacturer and solutions provider, including the position of Chief Operating Officer and Plant General manager. Previously, Mr. Poulin held various positions related to production and manufacturing at Electrolux, an international home appliance manufacturer. Mr. Poulin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University.