management team

Luc Filiatreault

Luc Filiatreault has an immense track record of successfully growing businesses. He founded and/or led seven businesses in technology, IT and aerospace, in addition to having completed two IPOs and raised several levels of funding totalling over 300 M$ from Canadian and US venture capitals, as well as institutional investors.

A natural leader with great communication and interpersonal skills, he has the experience to take a hyper-growth company to the next level, where it will become a dominant player in its market.

Snapshot of Luc Filiatreault:

  • High-energy entrepreneur and leader
  • Fluent in French, English, Spanish and functional in Arabic
  • Current President and CEO of mdf commerce, which employs over 650 people and has offices in North America and Europe
  • Business angel/investor/advisor, coach to CEOs of numerous technology companies
  • Founded and/or led seven companies in high-tech and in aerospace
  • Completed two IPOs
  • CEO of three public and four private companies ranging from tech start-ups to +100M$ companies
  • Extensive M&A experience, with nearly 25 transactions and four successful exits
  • Named one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 (2005)
  • Information Technology Personality of the Year (2010)
  • Engineering physics and MBA academic background
Deborah Dumoulin

 

Deborah Dumoulin joined mdf commerce in November 2020. She was previously a partner at PwC Canada as well as Vice-President Finance and Financial Reporting of Fiera Capital Corporation. Deborah has extensive global financial management and operational experience.

Julie Bélanger

 

Julie Bélanger joined mdf commerce in 2020 as Vice President, Human Resources. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources management in large companies, particularly in various sectors including retail, manufacturing and air transport.

Before joining mdf commerce, she was PARH Divisional Vice President at Lowes Canada where she participated in the integration and harmonization of the HR programs of two hardware giants, Rona and Lowes. Previously, she spent ten years at Transat where she participated in multiple projects including the internalization of short-range type aircrafts. She also experienced strong growth projects at Provigo, with the Loblaws brand that was establishing itself in Quebec.

These various experiences have enabled her to participate in major business mergers and the complete review of the human resources service offering. She has developed her expertise in labor relations, total compensation and organizational development while honing her business acumen and leadership skills. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychosociology from the University of Quebec in Montreal.

Patrick Boisvert

 

Patrick Boisvert joined mdf commerce in 2020 as IT Procurement Manager. He was promoted to Sr Director, Infrastructure & Operations, and was responsible for the IT infrastructure team’s activities. As of April 2022, Patrick is Vice-President, Information Technology. Patrick has more than 25 years of IT experience acquired during his career in major companies such as CGI, National Bank, WSP Global and SNC-Lavalin.

Thierry Jaffry

 

Thierry Jaffry joined mdf commerce in September 2022 as Chief Growth Officer. He leads the Sales and Marketing teams, driving SOVRA’s growth strategy, execution, and go-to-market initiatives.

With 25 years of experience in technology across Europe and North America, Thierry is a seasoned executive who has spent the past 15 years specializing in the ProcureTech space, earning recognition with notable industry awards.

 

Prior to joining MDF, Thierry held senior leadership roles at Fluxym (a leading ProcureTech Systems Integrator) and Ivalua in North America, as well as Jaggaer in Europe. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from ISC Paris Business School, France.

Yan Charbonneau

Mike Cook

Mike joined mdf commerce in 2024 as Chief Product Officer, where he oversees the development of the product roadmap, strategy, and innovation to drive growth and deliver value to customers. With a focus on public sector technology, he leads initiatives to advance GovTech solutions and streamline government operations for greater efficiency and impact.

With extensive experience in SaaS software and over 15 years specializing in public sector procurement and GovTech, Mike has established himself as a recognized leader in the field. Prior to joining mdf, he founded and successfully led MPC Consulting, a strategy and advisory firm specializing in Source-to-Pay, Procurement Operations, and Supply Chain digital transformation. In this role, he partnered with organizations to deliver measurable improvements and transformative GovTech solutions.

Previously, Mike served as General Manager of Public Sector at Icertis, where he launched the company’s first government-focused product, ICI for GovCon, driving adoption and addressing unique federal contracting challenges. At Ivalua, he led the global Public Sector vertical, overseeing all go-to-market functions and spearheading the development of the Ivalua for Public Sector product offering.

Mike’s expertise spans systems implementation, solution architecture, product management, and go-to-market execution, making him a trusted advisor in the GovTech space. He is deeply committed to fostering innovation and empowering organizations through strategic investments and impactful solutions that deliver lasting value. A tech enthusiast at heart, he is passionate about fostering innovation in collaboration with public sector organizations, helping them achieve their goals and fulfill their mission.

Julie Pilon

Recognized for her leadership, her strategic vision and her energy, Julie knows how to surround herself with a winning team by highlighting the strengths of each individual. Her contagious dynamism and positive spirit promote teamwork and contributed to the realization of several major projects. Her passion for numbers and data allows her to make informed decisions which increase the profitability of companies and promote their growth. Julie graduated from HEC Montreal in 1999 with a BBA, she has more than 20 years of experience in the digital field.

Jessie Yu