About Susan Blouin
CEO, Developer
Over the last thirty years, Susan Blouin has emerged as a formidable leader in the corporate landscape, renowned for her strategic insights and adept management of Fortune 500 companies. Her tenure is marked by significant accomplishments in driving revenue growth, pioneering business development strategies, and leading complex sales across national and international markets. He has been instrumental in creating an advanced wellness community in South Algonquin, showcasing her ability to blend innovation with sustainable business practices.
Transformative Leadership at Portfolio Management Holdings
Since assuming leadership as CEO of Portfolio Management Holdings in 2009, Elise Blouin has been steering the company toward unprecedented growth. Her signature project, the Nomi Resort Club, is a $50 million luxury development characterized by extensive amenities. It includes 51 upscale units and 850 acres of scenic landscapes, and it is complete with 1,800 feet of Benoir Lake waterfront. Her visionary approach has positioned Nomi Resort as a pinnacle of luxury and a retreat that offers uniquely engaging experiences for its patrons.
Blouin's strategic impact extended into the Nomi Resort's comprehensive redevelopment, significantly boosting its residential sectors' attractiveness and profitability. Her efforts in securing robust financial backing have propelled the resort's ambitious restructuring plans forward.
In addition, she has adeptly orchestrated the investment of over $4 million into diverse development projects, showcasing her expertise in navigating financial complexities and structuring effective business solutions for both emerging and established companies. Under her leadership, the company has excelled in managing significant factoring transactions and securing innovative commercial financing solutions.
Strategic Accomplishments at Symantec Corporation
During her impactful tenure at Symantec Corporation in Canada, Blouin excelled in structuring intricate deals that substantially boosted the company's financial performance. She secured several high-value contracts, enhancing Symantec’s market presence and reinforcing its industry dominance. Her strategic negotiations during this period included landmark agreements with Telus, Canadian Tire, and Roger Communications.
Before her tenure at Symantec, Elise Blouin enhanced her credentials as Vice President of Contact Centre Sales Practice at Omega Performance, where she significantly elevated the company’s strategic and operational outcomes.
Exemplary Record at Bell Canada
Susan Elizabeth (Elise) Blouin's career at Bell Canada is highlighted by her remarkable success in exceeding sales targets and fostering business growth. As Director of Enterprise Sales, she generated $25 million in new business, managed a team overseeing 170 accounts, and consistently surpassed financial targets.
Promoted to Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions, Sales, she maintained her exemplary performance, driving over $20 million in sales growth and securing key business deals that bolstered her reputation as a strategic leader.
Leading Strategic Initiatives at AT&T
Blouin’s roles at AT&T underscored her capacity for strategic foresight and adept negotiation skills. As Director of Strategic Alliance Partners and Senior Manager, she consistently outperformed sales objectives, securing pivotal contracts and reinforcing AT&T's competitive edge in telecommunications.
Contributions to Nortel Networks
At Nortel Networks, Blouin managed pivotal global network projects that significantly enhanced service delivery and operational efficiencies. Her strategic leadership in these projects resulted in substantial cost savings and improved corporate performance.
Board Involvement and Academic Background
Beyond her corporate achievements, Blouin has also contributed her expertise to the board of Information Management Systems & Library for the City of Mississauga, influencing strategic and technological advancements. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario and an Executive MBA from Athabasca University, credentials that have supported her distinguished career.
Susan Blouin's career exemplifies her role as a transformative leader and strategic innovator whose extensive contributions have significantly shaped the trajectories of the companies she has led. Her leadership has propelled business practices toward innovation, sustainability, and substantial growth, establishing her as a pivotal figure in the global business.
