Mario Genest

Mario Genest is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of management experience, primarily in startups, focusing on P&L responsibility, sales, and business development in the international High-Tech industry, notably with 16 years spent in Europe.

He possesses a wealth of international experience in leading and overseeing multicultural and global/remote teams, sales channels, and business partnerships across EMEA, Asia, and North America.

Mario excels in developing new business ventures, including the successful launch of new products within the ever-evolving High-Tech sector.

He actively engages in various M&A activities such as carved-out projects, due diligence, asset valuation, buy-back initiatives, and securing financing for strategic projects.

With a willingness to travel extensively to connect with clients and teams, Mario's global reach extends to over 40 countries across EMEA, Asia, and North America, interacting with service providers in more than 75 countries.

Key strengths of Mario include strong leadership acumen with a comprehensive 360º vision, a results-oriented approach with entrepreneurial acumen, a creative mindset coupled with a deep passion for innovation, and a proven track record in driving sales growth and market penetration in a new product and market landscape.

He pursued his education with a B.Sc.A. in Telecommunications Engineering from Université de Sherbrooke.

Mario has held various key positions in esteemed organizations, notably as the CEO of AYE3D Inc., Vice President of Business Development at SandBox Telecommunications, Sales and Marketing Director at TelcoBridges, Global Accounts Director at TelcoBridges, and Business Unit Manager & VP Global Sales, Telecom B. U. at ERCOM, among others.