Lucie Rivard
About Lucie Rivard
Lucie Rivard is the Chief Operating Officer at OVA, where she has worked since 2014. She has extensive experience in strategic development and consultation, having held significant roles at various organizations including Deloitte, CGI, and GP3 Groupe Conseil.
Current Role at OVA.ai
Lucie Rivard serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at OVA.ai, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she oversees the company's operations and strategic initiatives, contributing to its growth and development in the technology sector. Her leadership at OVA.ai reflects her extensive experience in operational management and her commitment to fostering innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Prior to her current role, Lucie Rivard worked at Deloitte as the Principal Director of Public Sector Consulting for the Government of Québec from 2010 to 2013. In this capacity, she was responsible for leading consultation efforts within the public sector, focusing on strategic development and implementation. Her recruitment by Deloitte marked a significant step in her career, highlighting her expertise in public sector consulting.
Background in Business Development
Lucie Rivard has a strong background in business and strategic development. She worked at GP3 Groupe Conseil, now known as OSI, from 2005 to 2009, where she led initiatives that resulted in large-scale contracts in strategic management. Additionally, she founded EPC Service-conseils, which specialized in collaborative environments and enterprise architecture, achieving annual sales exceeding $2 million before its acquisition by CGI.
Educational Qualifications
Lucie Rivard holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Organisationnelle from Université Laval. She also pursued advanced studies at Université de Montréal, focusing on the same field, and completed her coursework for a Master's degree. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her roles in communication and organizational management.
Contributions to Academia and Publications
Lucie Rivard has contributed to academia as a lecturer at Université Laval, teaching 'Systèmes de gestion des connaissances' in the Master's program for e-business from 2004 to 2017. She co-authored the textbook 'Gestion stratégique des connaissances,' which serves as a key reference for Master's courses in e-business at the university. Her involvement in education reflects her commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise in her field.