Marc Poirier
About Marc Poirier
Marc Poirier serves as the Practice Leader and Chef De La Pratique for Sia Partners in Canada, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in management consulting and has held various leadership roles across multiple companies in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Work at Sia Partners
Marc Poirier has served as Practice Leader and Chef De La Pratique for Canada at Sia Partners since 2015. In this role, he has been instrumental in promoting the firm's model as a management consulting 'pure player', ensuring independence from the IT industry. His leadership has contributed to the strategic development of Sia Partners across various sectors, including Energy & Environment, Financial Services, and Telecommunications. Under his guidance, Sia Partners has also expanded its presence in the United States, which is now the company's second largest market, accounting for nearly 10% of its revenue.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Marc Poirier held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Protiviti as Associate Director from 2011 to 2015 in Menlo Park, California. Before that, he was Sales Director for the Security Practice at Allstream for 9 months in 2005 in Mississauga, Ontario. His career also includes a role as Senior Manager for Security and Technology Solutions at EY from 1999 to 2001 in London, UK, and various positions at Bell, including Directeur Des Ventes Secteur Tourisme Et HÃ Tel from 2003 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Marc Poirier studied at HEC Montréal from 1995 to 1997, followed by the Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQAM) from 1997 to 2000. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business and management, which he has applied throughout his extensive career in consulting and sales. His expertise spans multiple sectors, particularly in security and technology solutions, where he has held senior roles and contributed to strategic initiatives.
Career Milestones
Throughout his career, Marc Poirier has held various leadership roles that have shaped his professional journey. He served as Vice President of Strategic Markets at Digital Locksmiths, Inc. in 2011 and at Above Security, a Hitachi Group Company, from 2007 to 2010. He also worked as a Territory Manager at Check Point Software Technologies from 2001 to 2005. His diverse experiences across different companies and sectors have equipped him with a broad perspective on management consulting and strategic development.
Long-Term Position at Bell
Marc Poirier has been with Bell since 1982, where he currently holds the position of Gestionnaire De Comptes Grandes Entreprises. His tenure at Bell spans over four decades, during which he has taken on various roles, including Application Support Specialist for 11 years and Directeur Des Ventes Secteur Tourisme Et HÃ Tel. This long-term commitment to Bell highlights his deep understanding of the telecommunications industry and client management.