Pierre-Etienne Simard

Pierre-Etienne Simard is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in investing, building, transforming, and scaling businesses.1 He recently joined KPMG as a Leader in Value Creation and Transformation within the C-Suite Advisory team in January 2024.2

Throughout his career, Simard has held various executive positions, including CEO, COO, and CFO.1 He has a strong background in financial analysis, operational improvement, growth strategy, change management, and leadership development.1 His experience includes:

1. Leading several M&A acquisitions
2. Participating in fundraising rounds totaling over $300M
3. Working with multiple private equity funds1

Simard's educational background includes:

• B.C.L and LL.b law degrees from McGill University
• MBA in Strategy and Finance from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)1

Prior to joining KPMG, Simard held notable positions such as:

• Senior Advisor at Novisto and Astucemedia
• Chairman of the Board and CEO/COO at PEARLL Health
• Senior Advisor at Groupe Écorécréo
• COO and CFO at LANDR Audio
• Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company1

Simard is known for his expertise in value creation and transformation, with a track record of successfully investing in, transforming, growing, and divesting companies.1 He has served on over 15 Boards of Directors and has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including being named Lawyer of the Year 2007 – Corporate by the Montreal Young Bar Association.1