Advisory Committee
Strategic Advisors
These dynamic professionals contribute to broadening the horizons of our strategic decisions by sharing their knowledge and advice with management. We are honored to have the esteemed backing of accomplished entrepreneurs who share our vision and values.
Triptyq Capital
Bertrand Nepveu, eng., MBA
Mr. Nepveu is a "technopreneur" who pioneered virtual and augmented reality headset technology, culminating in the successful sale of his company, Vrvana, to Apple in 2017. Committed to fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem, he co-founded Triptyq Capital in 2021, a technology-focused venture capital firm, and currently serves on the boards of several startups.
With a degree in computer engineering from the University of Sherbrooke and an MBA from HEC Montréal, Bertrand brings his keen expertise in growth strategy and innovation to the advisory committee of Bouthillier Capital. He will also contribute his innovative "thinking outside the box" approach and his iconic Pac-Man suit, two distinctive trademarks.
Legal Expert in Compliance
Estelle Savoie-Dufresne, LL.B. /J.D.
Ms. Savoie-Dufresne is an accomplished entrepreneur, legal expert in compliance, LL.M., and a doctoral candidate in law (LL.D.) at Université Laval, within the Financial Services Law Laboratory (LABFI). She has developed deep expertise in commercial negotiation and securities law, particularly in matters of regulatory compliance, securities legislation and regulation, exempt-market capital raising, the implementation of best-in-class corporate governance practices, and risk management within financial markets law.
Her reputation is founded on natural leadership, strong management capabilities, and a clear strategic vision, all of which contribute to the promotion of sound and ethical practices in Québec and Canadian capital markets. Ms. Savoie-Dufresne serves on the TMX Exchange ad hoc Discipline Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Graduate Diploma (D.E.S.S.) from the Université de Sherbrooke, where she has taught commercial negotiation, securities law, and dispute prevention and resolution.
She further strengthened her legal training by earning a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Queen's University and completing executive legal programs at Harvard Law School. Her professional background includes roles at the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and National Bank Financial (NBF). As a member of the Advisory Committee of Bouthillier Capital, she brings valued leadership and contributes her recognized expertise in securities law and financial market compliance.
Groupe GCD Inc. ; HEC Montréal
Yves Devin, Fellow CRIA
Mr. Devin boasts a distinguished professional history spanning various industries, consistently making a profound impact on both organizational dynamics and operational outcomes. His success in shaping the lives of organizations and workers has earned him the prestigious title of Fellow CRIA from the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés.
With over two decades of experience, Yves has held pivotal roles as the General Manager of the Montreal Casino and later, the Société des transports de Montréal. Subsequently, he established his consulting firm dedicated to corporate executives, named Groupe GCD. Yves fully embodies his role as a mentor, serving as an Associate Professor at HEC Montréal in the Department of Operations Management and Logistics.
Additionally, he serves as co-director of Pôle D (production of scientific knowledge on executive leadership) and actively contributes to the Ascension program (strengthening leadership skills). As a valuable member of the advisory committee at Bouthillier Capital, he will leverage his expertise in business management and in-depth knowledge of the Quebec business landscape.