Dubois Agrinovation
BDC’s Growth Driver Program was a great fit for us! Our executive advisor provided expert guidance to help us transform our business in order to manage our accelerating growth.
Ginette Guinois
President and General Manager
Comprehensive design, project planning and irrigation advice
About the company
Specialized in irrigation, plasticulture and equipment solutions
Location: Saint-Remi, Quebec
Industry: Agriculture
Entrepreneur challenge
Faced with 38% growth, the business sought to make significant changes in the organization, with a focus on sales and marketing, strategic planning and governance. The CEO, who is nearing retirement, was also preparing to eventually hand the reins of her business to her children.
BDC expertise
The CEO participated in BDC’s Growth Driver Program (GDP), an exclusive guided journey that prepares owners to reach ambitious growth objectives, with a dedicated team of executive advisors. Her children also participated in the 2iC (Second in Command) program, which is focused on building the leadership skills of the team reporting to the CEO.
Results
- Implemented segmentation to better target its clients
- Significantly improved inventory and supplier management
- Developed a rigorous strategic planning process
- Implemented company-wide governance structure
- Management committee and all departments now aligned on priorities