Groupe Océan
It was very valuable to have access to the Growth Driver Program’s structured approach, CEO retreats and experienced experts.
Jacques Tanguay
CEO
Leading Canadian marine services company
About the company
Groupe Océan is a quickly growing provider of integrated marine services in the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Great Lakes and the rest of Canada.
Location: Quebec City, Quebec
Industry: Marine services
Entrepreneur challenge
The CEO wanted advice to develop and implement a growth strategy. He also sought expert coaching to build his capacity as a business leader.
BDC expertise
The CEO joined BDC’s Growth Driver Program, which helped the CEO and his team revise their strategic plan and target high-potential opportunities. The CEO received coaching on critical business issues, including strategic decisions, human resources, succession planning and performance indicators.
Results
- Developed a strategic plan targeting more than 13% compound annual growth and a near-doubling of sales over five years.
- Invested in a major expansion allowing the business to be present coast to coast.
- Exploring another major expansion.