Joseph Hélal
About Joseph Hélal
Joseph Hélal is the Vice President of Consulting at Cofomo, where he has worked since 2021. He has over two decades of experience in IT management and strategic consulting, with previous roles at Ville de Montréal and TechnoConseil.
Current Role at Cofomo
Joseph Hélal currently serves as VP Conseils at Cofomo, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic consulting services, leveraging his extensive experience in IT governance and change management. His responsibilities include overseeing client relationships and ensuring the successful implementation of IT solutions tailored to meet business needs.
Previous Positions at Cofomo
Joseph Hélal has held multiple positions at Cofomo over the years. He worked as Directeur de projets and VP TI for four months in 2019, followed by a two-year tenure as VP Solutions Affaires et Technologies from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he served as Directeur de projets from 2014 to 2019 and as Conseiller stratégique en TI from 2017 to 2019. His roles involved managing projects, developing business solutions, and enhancing client engagement.
Experience at Ville de Montréal
Joseph Hélal has significant experience with Ville de Montréal, where he worked for five years as Directeur adjoint - Planfication stratégique from 2004 to 2009. He also served as Chef de division - Sécurité Publique for two years from 2002 to 2004. In these roles, he contributed to strategic planning and public safety initiatives, enhancing the city's operational effectiveness.
Educational Background
Joseph Hélal studied at UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Informatique de gestion from 1978 to 1982. This educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills in information technology and management, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Expertise in IT and Change Management
Joseph Hélal possesses extensive expertise in change management, focusing on both strategic and practical approaches. His background includes directing IT governance and business continuity planning, as well as managing significant IT projects. He has a proven track record of fostering business relations, budget negotiations, and the development of new projects across various organizations.