The Business Advisory

Director of Business Solutions

Director Of Strategic Partnerships

Accountability Division Director

Business Advisor & Team Manager

Khairy Varre

Founder and CEO

GPBL Penser projet

•	Business development: Develop and update our unit’s strategic plan; manage strategic projects; develop and negotiate contracts; develop + implement business development strategies to grow GPBL’s market base and ensure client retention.

•	Consulting team management : Lead and support my team during client mandates; manage team capacity and assign projects; manage strategic projects; manage GPBL’s consulting projects portfolio; train and coach consultants; manage conflicts; accountable for the Consulting department’s performance.

•	Project management consulting : Manage strategic projects of a political/sensitive and confidential nature;  manage stakeholders at different levels of client’s organization; identify and implement change management actions; design and implement business processes; continuously improve project, program + portfolio management methodologies; create content for training, coaching, conferences, articles and blog posts.
 
My clients include:
-	Société québécoise des infrastructures
-       Ministère des Transports
-       Ville de Montréal of Montréal (various departments)
-	Retraite Québec
-	Concordia University – Facilities management
-	Université de Montréal
-	Université du Québec à Montréal
-	Université Laval
-	Ville de Granby
-	Ville de Gatineau
-	Ville de St-Lazare
-	Ubisoft
-	SNC Lavalin
-	Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec
-	Régie du cinéma
-	Agence métropolitaine de transport
-	Hydro-québec (various divisions and departments)
-	Commission scolaire de Montréal (Montreal school board) 
-	Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor  
-	Commission scolaire de Montréal (material resources)
-	Commission administrative des régimes de retraites et d’assurances (CARRA)
-	City of Montreal – Large-scale projects bureau
-	Belron Canada
-	CSSS Therese De Blainville
-	Canadian Traceability Agency
-	Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST, now CNESST)

Director - Project Management Consulting

Project Management Consultant

BroadSign

•	Implemented project management tools, created templates for project monitoring and control, based on the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK) and trained personnel in project planning, monitoring, control, knowledge and documentation management
•	Managed the launch of digital advertising software Broadsign Suite 7.0 (requirements analysis, configuration, tests, training and implementation)
•	Managed the Arbitron project (a collaborative project to audit the digital advertising software offered by Broadsign to its clients)
•	Improved the functionality of the Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) to reinforce client communication and the efficiency of knowledge management systems
•	Managed changes and project risks
•	Developed and executed promotional projects Las Vegas Digital Signage Expo 2010 (USA) & London Screen Expo 2010 (UK) – contract negotiation and management, documentation management, etc.

IT Project Manager

•	Main point of correspondence with other departments, customers, suppliers and media
•	Ensured new contract compliance with company policy and followed up on customer transactions
•	Managed relationships with customers and business partners
•	Negotiated supplier contracts and followed up on orders
•	Prepared, revised and archived contractual documents
•	Designed new administrative processes on Visio, updated technical documentation on Dekie (internal Wiki) and on Subversion (SVN)
•	Developed and executed promotional projects Las Vegas Digital Signage Expo 2009 (USA) & London Screen Expo 2009 (UK) – contract negotiation and management, documentation management, and on-site logistics
•	Managed online promotional campaign (development of templates in HTML format, tests, deployment)

Project Coordinator

BLUE STORM MÉDIA

•	Led a market study for the launch of a new internal communication tool, and provided recommendations for implementation 
•	Identified problems in the archiving system and provided solutions 
•	Developed and implemented a new archiving system in the company, based on the ISO 15489 norm (user and client requirements validation, writing of scripts to facilitate research in the database, development of a project guide)
•	Provided coaching on project management tools (e.g : MsProject), and on the importance of strategically aligning projects with the company’s mission, vision and objectives 
•	Regularly followed-up project progress and communicated to the executive VPs (presentations, meetings)

Blue Storm

•	Assisted the production director (TV productions) in various project and operations
•	Managed the website content of « La Vie en Vert » (weekly TV show on environmental issues)
•	Managed relations with viewers and public
•	Coordinated two projects heavily covered by the media : « Espace SEDNA- Cascades-Rebut Global » and « Mission Zéro déchet électronique » (in collaboration with Bureau en Gros/Staples) 
•	Managed promotional campaigns for « La Vie en Vert », and projects « Espace SEDNA-Cascades-Rebut Global » and « Mission Zéro déchet électronique »

Helping entrepreneurs play it bigger and build 8-figures+ businesses that stand the test of time

For more than a decade, I helped dozens of organisations and hundreds of high performing teams deliver mega-projects ranging from $50M to $6B in scope. 

Then in 2018, I quit my lucrative job on a Tuesday afternoon, to start my own business helping entrepreneurs achieve their business goals in record time.  

I wanted to equip small and mid-sized organisations with the knowledge and tools that large corporations use to conquer markets. 

I built that consulting business to 6-figures within a few short months before folding it (and my MBA lecturer gig) to join Kelly Roach's team as a business strategist to 7-figure entrepreneurs.

The best move of my life.

Over the past 4 years, we've grown the Business Advisory from low 7- to 8-figures and are on our way to our portfolio of companies to the $100M in revenue.

I've mentored 100+ of entrepreneurs across hundreds of different industries to play the business game bigger and triple their revenue year over year through simple, timeless corporate strategies adapted to the online world.

🚀 Helped executives start and grow their business to $100K in 6 months and $250K within their first year
🚀 Helped entrepreneurs go from $200K to $1M within 12 months
🚀 Helped low 7-figure businesses triple their yearly revenue within 12 months
🚀 Helped create many multi-million dollar businesses over the past 4 years

All of the above with innovative business models, and very healthy profit margins.

Because I know that all things being equal, the biggest influencing factor for CEOs success is their mindset and worldview, I also launched my podcast "The Mastery Matrix" in 2021. Every week on the show, I help entrepreneurs reframe their perspectives, and build their mind, body, spirit and systems for greatness.

My #1 belief: everything has a solution. If you ask enough questions, you'll always find the answer. 

Today, I am the Program Director for the Legacy Leaders Mastermind, the premier CEO coaching & mastermind group for multi-million dollar business owners ready to transform their businesses into self-led, scalable, and sellable companies – so they can exit for a premium and build generational wealth in the process.

Think: Leadership Coaching, Scaling Businesses and Integrating Life and Business For More Impact And More Impact.

Want to discuss working together? Send me a connection request and let's chat!

Khaïry Varre

Samsara

Helping the world of physical operations unlock value through connected IoT solutions | Customer Success @ Samsara

Customer Success

Autodesk

Oversaw portfolio performance, delivering detailed reports on product billings, adoption rates, and customer acquisition/retention. 
Developed and communicated strategic action plans, providing key insights to business units and executive leadership.
Developed go-to-market strategies, driving 20% and 15% YoY growth in usage and sales of AEC Authoring tools.
Grew Revit adoption by developing clear, impactful communication strategies and delivering presentations to internal teams and partners.
Acted as a key liaison between product, marketing, and sales to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment.
Built and managed strategic partnerships, leading to a 15% YoY increase in adoption of Autodesk + partner solutions.
Led due diligence for an M&A target in sustainable building design, facilitating multistakeholder collaboration.

Industry Strategy & GTM Manager, Construction Authoring

Managed a portfolio of Autodesk’s largest Architecture, Engineering, and Construction accounts, driving post-sales activities and delivering significant business value.
Empowered account executives to enhance customer value in deal negotiations, leading to record-setting renewals.
Led initiatives that resulted in a 200% increase in AEC cloud product adoption and enabled clients to achieve over $3M in business value within two years.

Customer Success Manager

Alberta Innovates

The Industry Commercialization Associates Program has been designed to support innovation and creative problem solving in Alberta Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).  The purpose of the Program is to stimulate the development and commercialization of novel technological and/or business solutions, while generating material risk-weighted returns on investment to the Province of Alberta based on economic, social and/or environmental metrics. The Program is funded by the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, and is administered by Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures (AITF).

Industry Commercialization Associate

NOBAL Technologies

Forged strategic alliances with technology providers, driving growth and diversifying sales channels.
Crafted compelling business cases and success stories to boost sales.
Led the go-to-market strategy, capturing product-market fit and doubling company revenue in the first year.
Secured $450K in deals with global brands within 18 months.
Raised $500K in funding by pitching to VCs, which supported a sales enablement program that further doubled revenue.
Managed a cross-functional team, ensuring smooth execution of key initiatives.

Strategy, Partnerships and Product Commercialization Lead

500 Startups

Batch 15 - Nobal Technologies

Venture Park

Directed marketing strategy across various industries, developing and implementing initiatives to capture product-market fit.
Created compelling messaging and customer success stories that effectively communicated value propositions, driving engagement and sales.
Led internal and external communications efforts to align cross- functional teams, ensuring consistent brand positioning and customer-focused narratives.
Successfully managed campaigns that enhanced market visibility and contributed to overall business growth.

Strategist

Cossette

• Performed market research and formulated strategic brand positioning for three different clients
• Worked in multifunctional teams to devise comprehensive, integrated and implementable marketing solutions
• Identified and elaborated advertising related topics for the VP Strategy’s weekly interviews with the media
• Prepared submissions for the 2013 national Cassies competition; two submissions received silver and bronze awards

Strategic Planner (Summer Intern)

Rio Tinto

Led operational initiatives for a major mining project, driving process improvements, team development, and cost efficiencies while contributing to innovative product development.
Led the launch of a $5M mining plant by establishing key operational processes.
Pioneered $3.5M in capital projects to alleviate bottlenecks, resulting in a 15% increase in production and $300,000 in annual cost savings.
Coached a team of engineers, guiding them to independently manage operations within three years.
Played an integral role in the development and marketing of Zirsill, a high-performance refractory material.

Process Engineer

CANARAIL

• Developed OPEX and CAPEX budget estimated at $1.5 billion for a railway infrastructure project in the Arctic
• Advised internal team on special materials selection and construction on permafrost soils
• Drafted and integrated various disciplines of the Engineering Design Brief

Materials Advisor and Research Specialist

Leading the development and execution of business strategy for Autodesk's design tools and Building Information Model processes within the construction industry.

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