APPOINTMENT : Philippe Frizon joins strategy consulting firm PMP as a Managing Partner to continue the firm’s growth in Canada
Philippe Frizon joins the PMP team as a Managing Partner in the Canadian office, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic coaching, digital transformation and AI to the firm’s clients.
Philippe Frizon holds an MBA from HEC Montreal and a degree in engineering from Paris Tech. He has been working in Canada for over 20 years, advising large companies, SMEs and start-ups on their strategy. He then joined Secor Conseil, the leading independent strategy consulting firm in Canada, for 12 years.
In addition to his consulting experience, Philippe was responsible for the strategy of Canada’s 2nd largest P&C insurer, guiding management through ambitious acquisition, customer experience, digital and analytical strategies. During his career, he has also held management positions in operations and development, in various sectors and countries, allowing him to bring a pragmatic perspective to the executives he advises.
“We are delighted to have Philippe join our growing Canada office! Philippe’s expertise in business strategy, digital and AI transformation and board alignment will complement PMP’s already recognized expertise with our Quebec and Canadian clients, particularly in the financial sector” said Éric Panet-Raymond, Partner and Director of PMP Canada.
“We have great ambitions for our Canadian operations and are convinced that our unique model of executive consulting combining strategic vision/industry expertise/digital benefits and results orientation brings a new wind of change to strategy consulting” explained Gilles Vaqué, Founding Partner and CEO of PMP, who has been involved with the firm’s Canadian clients since the opening of PMP Canada.
For several years, Philippe Frizon has been involved in accelerating the adoption of innovative solutions by companies, particularly in the fields of digital and data valuation, in order to enable them to stand out. He is also heavily involved with several accelerators in the Montreal startup ecosystem, mentoring entrepreneurs who exploit Artificial Intelligence in various sectors, including Fintechs. He is convinced of the strong innovation potential that these startups can bring to PMP’s clients, to accelerate some of their strategies, differentiate themselves and offer a superior customer experience.
“I am pleased to join PMP, a firm known for the impact it has on its clients, for its expertise and its innovative approach in the areas of customer experience, digital and data. In addition to its strong presence in several sectors, including financial services, I find an entrepreneurial spirit and human values that I can relate to” said Philippe Frizon.
About PMP
Founded in 2003 and led by a partnership of 15 partners, PMP is a fully independent strategy, development and transformation consulting firm. The firm works primarily with senior management, to whom it offers a service that combines depth in strategic thinking and advice with a strong capacity to deliver flawless execution. PMP, with its four offices in France, Benelux, Canada and the Africa Middle East region, has teams specialising in four major sectors: telecom/media/technology, transport/mobility/tourism, energy and banking/insurance. In addition, PMP has teams with expertise in the areas of digital/digital transformation, customer experience and financial performance. More than two years ago, the company also created a Data Lab, Lab32, and recruited a team of Data Scientists to strengthen its expertise and exploit the potential of Big Data. PMP has also launched activities by intervening on new forms of consulting such as design thinking, innovation and disruption. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and openness to the international scene, PMP is positioned as a reference in the field of General Management support thanks to a methodology that combines content, expertise and co-creation.
Press release of November 04, 2021
