Geneviève Leclerc joined the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) team in the spring of 2023 as Director of Ax-C, a unique space for entrepreneurial innovation located in the heart of downtown Montreal. Our mission is to provide a vibrant gathering space where the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem unites to maximize the efficiency of collaborations and the success of Quebec startups.

With over 20 years of professional experience in event project management and communications, Ms. Leclerc holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with a specialization in public relations from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She also participated in the Summer School on Management of Creativity in an Innovation Society, co-organized by HEC Montréal and the University of Barcelona.

Until 2023, she held the position of Innovation and Event Transformation Manager (2020–2023) and previously, Event Management Manager specializing in exhibitions (2015–2020) at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Ms. Leclerc stands out for her efficient project management skills and her passion for the Quebec innovation ecosystem and startup support.