Prabhu K. Rao holds a bachelor’s in technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, a dual master’s in mechanical and environmental engineering, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, Philadelphia USA.
Over the years he has been involved in many incubator and start-up ecosystems and has mentored a large number of founders and entrepreneurs. Dr. Rao brings decades of experience in the clean energy industry and has successfully led teams in both private and public companies to achieve significant growth.
Prabhu is an executive with demonstrated success and strong leadership in the clean energy business. As a CEO, Prabhu is working with the leadership team to enable the growth of Ivys to its full potential. People, products, and processes, are what he believes are the keys to organizational success. «Entitled Purely Driven, the next chapter of Ivys is exciting.
Gilles Arseneault has gained several decades of experience in the field of mechanically welded fabrications. As an instructor certified by Emploi Québec in high-pressure welding and various welding processes, he taught welding improvement across multiple processes for 10 years at adult education services in evening classes.
During his career, he has held various roles such as VPDG at Foresteel Industries Inc., VP Operations, VP Production, Director of a welded fabrication plant, Director of Operations for North America, Production Director, and Director of Quality Assurance for major contracts.
His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including rail transportation (manufacturing locomotives and passenger trains), large bus bars for Aluminerie Alcan (Rio Tinto), Pechiney technology, and Reynolds technology in Nigeria. He has worked on components for hydroelectric power plants, as well as the manufacturing of industrial boilers, pressure tanks in the petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors, large-scale HVAC chillers, and steel, aluminum, and stainless steel structures. Gilles possesses extensive experience in production planning, continuous improvement, just-in-time manufacturing, production management, purchasing, and quality assurance, making him an invaluable asset to the organization. Transforming challenges into success is one of his passions.
Caroline has more than twenty years of experience in human resources management within the product distribution and manufacturing sectors in industrial settings.
She has extensive expertise in human resources, having worked as an HR coordinator, generalist, manager, and director. She supports managers in their roles, recruits top talent, develops programs and policies aligned with the organization’s business strategy, manages performance, implements staff retention strategies, assesses training needs, fosters respect and communication between managers and employees, and values teamwork. Additionally, she emphasizes an essential aspect: worker health and safety. In fact, she chairs the health and safety committee.
For me, good human resources management means that employees are mobilized, have integrity, and are passionate about working for an organization. I love my job!
Michael Nadeau is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in the field of management, finance, operations, and sales. He has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to drive strategic initiatives, optimize financial performance, navigate challenging transitions and lead organizations to sustainable growth.
His expertise encompasses a broad range of disciplines, including financial and strategic planning, process improvement and organizational efficiency. He has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results through a combination of analytical rigor, creative problem-solving, and visionary leadership.
He holds a master’s degree in Business Finance, as well as a BSc in Business Administration. As the Vice-President, Finance & Industrial Business at Ivys, Michael plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape and driving the Industrial Business.
Michael is dedicated to fostering a culture of resilience and adaptability within the organizations he serves. He understands the importance of supporting and motivating teams in times of change, inspiring them to adopt new strategies and turn challenges into successes. His leadership style is characterized by a commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.
Claude Boyer is a manager with over 36 years of experience in the compressed air business. Starting his career as a field service technician, he soon graduated to become a technical sales representative and then quickly moved to managerial positions. He owned two successful compressed air businesses, opened a branch for a major player and is now General Manager for our Ontario industrial activities.
Cristian Iuhas is an engineer with over 30 years of experience in design, project execution, and management, as well as commissioning and start-ups. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a diploma in engineering management, along with PMP certification. Cristian is also a member of the Quebec provincial association of professional engineers.
His extensive experience spans across various industries, including gas, petrochemical, chemical, and cleantech sectors. His expertise encompasses coordinating and overseeing the design, construction, erection, and installation of equipment, ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality standards, plant requirements, and pre-start-up safety reviews.
Shaun Gaudet is a results-oriented leader with 15+ years of experience in engineering and management. He holds a master’s degree in aerospace engineering with technical expertise in gas turbine performance and controls. Shaun has worked for globally renowned manufacturing companies, where he delivered high-value, customer-focused projects and led cross-functional teams through major product life cycle management initiatives. From research and development to new product introductions to continuous improvements, he is a strong believer in collaboration, communication, and customer satisfaction.