"I've been through two exits. Both times, I left money on the table. Both times, I could have done better.
It wasn't a question of competence. It was a question of preparation. I wasn't ready, and no one was there to guide me toward the best possible outcome. The system isn't designed for you. ExitMaestro is.
Because every founder who has given their best to their business deserves a transaction worthy of their life's work — full value, full clarity, and genuine pride."
Catherine - founder of Exit Maestro
The Exit Maestro Team
WHO GUIDES YOU THROUGH IT
Every ExitMaestro advisor is a former entrepreneur who has lived this process firsthand — who has built, navigated, and exited a business of their own. They bring to your journey what no textbook can offer: the knowledge of someone who has stood exactly where you are standing now, felt the weight of that decision, and come out the other side. It is this personal experience, combined with the rigour of the Value Acceleration Methodology, that allows them to guide and orchestrate each step with both precision and genuine empathy. It would be their honour to walk this path alongside you.
A glimpse of the conductors behind the work.
Not every Maestro takes a bow in public, and we respect that completely. Those you meet here are a window into the depth and range of our network, not its entirety. The right Maestro for you will be chosen with intention, matched to your context, your industry, and what a successful outcome truly means for you.
Catherine Leclerc
Founder & CEO
Catherine is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) who has sat on both sides of the table. She has built businesses, sold them, and lived through the moments where clarity was missing and value was left behind. That experience drove her to build something better.
The system isn't designed for you. ExitMaestro is.
Her approach is grounded in proven exit planning methodology, but what sets her apart is how she uses it. She listens first. She aligns the personal, the financial, and the business reality into one clear path forward.
Catherine doesn't just plan your exit. She orchestrates it.
Eric Bilodeau
CPA and Lawyer
Éric Bilodeau is both a CPA and a lawyer, a rare combination that makes him an exceptional ally when it matters most. As the founder of JURIFINANCE, he has spent over two decades helping business owners navigate the full complexity of a transaction, from legal structure to financial optimization. His multidisciplinary approach means that every dimension of your exit is handled with the same level of expertise, under one roof.
Éric brings more than technical knowledge to the table. He brings the calm, experienced guidance that turns one of the most significant moments in an entrepreneur's life into a confident transition.
Georges Haddad
Certified EOS Implementer
Georges Haddad knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up. He founded and scaled two B2B technology companies over nearly two decades, ultimately leading one to a successful exit. That experience gave him something no textbook can: a firsthand understanding of what business owners face when growth, team alignment, and the future all demand attention at once.
Today, Georges is a certified EOS Implementer who has worked with more than 50 leadership teams. He brings clarity, discipline, and accountability to organizations so they can break through what holds them back. Within ExitMaestro, his role is a natural one. A business that runs well is a business that sells well.
Simon Gaudreault
Chartered Business Valuator (CBV)
Simon Gaudreault is a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) with twenty years of experience in accounting and finance, built across international firms and boutique advisory practices. Since 2005, he has focused exclusively on business valuation and litigation analysis, advising public and private companies across a wide range of mandates.
Within ExitMaestro, Simon brings something rarely found in one person — the technical precision to determine what a business is truly worth, and the seasoned judgment to defend that number when it matters most.
Alex Sereno
Digital Strategist
Alex Sereno is an entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience building businesses from the ground up. He co-founded a Quebec-based coffee roasting company in 2004 that grew from a flea market stall into one of the leaders in its industry — driven in large part by a forward-thinking digital pivot that put innovative marketing strategies at the heart of its growth.
That hands-on experience with digital transformation is what Alex brings to ExitMaestro. He understands how a well-executed digital strategy can fundamentally change the value of a business, and he helps owners make that shift before it's too late to matter.
Marie-Hélène Côté
M. Ps., PCC Executive Business Coach
Marie-Hélène Côté is a business coach who works with leaders who are ready to grow — in their role, with their teams, and through the transitions that define their next chapter. Her approach is pragmatic and grounded in behavioral science, helping business owners become aware of the patterns that drive their decisions and align their actions with goals that are both inspiring and achievable.
Within ExitMaestro, her work is essential. A successful exit is as much a personal journey as it is a financial one, and Marie-Hélène makes sure the person behind the business is as ready as the business itself.