Normand
Champigny
Champigny
“To identify and facilitate a group of dedicated business leaders focused on increasing their effectiveness, enhancing their lives, and fostering a supportive environment where they can thrive.”
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TEC CEO Chair
Montreal, QC
Hello!
A Little Bit About Me
I grew up in Montreal as a passionate person of nature. During my teenage years, I decided to pursue a career in mineral exploration and mining. That journey took me from studying a gold deposit in British Columbia in the early 1980s, to doing research on a gold mine in Papua New Guinea at the Paris School of Mines in the late 1980s, and eventually into management consulting with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Toronto.
In the 1990s, one of the largest mining booms in the world unfolded in Chile, where 40 mines were built through investments totaling USD 12 billion – many of them by Canadian companies. I led PwC’s mining practice in Chile and across Latin America for six years before returning to Canada in 2000 in a similar capacity.
In 2002, IBM acquired PwC’s consulting practice, and I assumed a leadership role in North America overseeing the mining sector and a team of 160 consultants focused on improving physical asset management.
In 2006, I went back to my roots in mineral exploration, taking on senior management, strategic advisory, and Board of Directors roles, positions I continue to hold today. These have included Canadian-based, publicly traded junior exploration companies such as:
- Azimut Exploration – 29 strategic agreements with major mining and junior exploration companies, representing CAD 90M in work commitments
- Guyana Goldfields – Grew to a CAD 700M valuation
- Donner Metals – Achieved mine discovery and production in 2013
- First Uranium Corporation – Completed two complex transactions to sell operations for USD 405M and merged with Algold Resources
- Quebec Precious Metals Corporation – Created the company, expanded its gold resources, and successfully sold it at a 33% market premium
I have also invested, and continue to invest, a significant amount of my time in non-profit organizations in the mining industry. Notably, I’ve served as a Board Member with Mining Matters, an organization dedicated to educating young people about earth sciences and the mineral industry, and as Chair of the Board of Minalliance, a communication fund that helped raise public awareness of the mineral industry.
On the personal front, serendipity brought my wife into my life over 10 years ago, and we live every day with appreciation for the gift and blessing of each moment. My two children and her grandchildren bring endless joy and precious memories. Health, good food, and exercise are also very important parts of my life.
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My TEC
Group Vision
A thoughtful, globally informed vision for uncovering practical, evolving solutions to complex business challenges. Grounded in decades of leadership across mining, consulting, and board governance, Normand focuses on helping organizations sharpen their strategic core, strengthen asset and people management, and create space for sustainable growth. His goal is to help CEOs step back from constant operational pressure, focus on what truly matters, and make clear, high-impact decisions – enabling them to build resilient companies, lead with purpose, and fully engage in both their professional and personal lives.
Gilles
Prepoint
Prepoint
Throughout my career, my work has been guided by a single purpose: helping business leaders navigate complexity, sharpen their strategic focus, and build enduring organizations that support both exceptional performance and a fulfilling life.
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TEC CEO Chair
Montreal, QC
Hello!
A Little Bit About Me
I grew up in Montreal as a passionate person of nature. During my teenage years, I decided to pursue a career in mineral exploration and mining. That journey took me from studying a gold deposit in British Columbia in the early 1980s, to doing research on a gold mine in Papua New Guinea at the Paris School of Mines in the late 1980s, and eventually into management consulting with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Toronto.
In the 1990s, one of the largest mining booms in the world unfolded in Chile, where 40 mines were built through investments totaling USD 12 billion – many of them by Canadian companies. I led PwC’s mining practice in Chile and across Latin America for six years before returning to Canada in 2000 in a similar capacity.
In 2002, IBM acquired PwC’s consulting practice, and I assumed a leadership role in North America overseeing the mining sector and a team of 160 consultants focused on improving physical asset management.
In 2006, I went back to my roots in mineral exploration, taking on senior management, strategic advisory, and Board of Directors roles, positions I continue to hold today. These have included Canadian-based, publicly traded junior exploration companies such as:
- Azimut Exploration – 29 strategic agreements with major mining and junior exploration companies, representing CAD 90M in work commitments
- Guyana Goldfields – Grew to a CAD 700M valuation
- Donner Metals – Achieved mine discovery and production in 2013
- First Uranium Corporation – Completed two complex transactions to sell operations for USD 405M and merged with Algold Resources
- Quebec Precious Metals Corporation – Created the company, expanded its gold resources, and successfully sold it at a 33% market premium
I have also invested, and continue to invest, a significant amount of my time in non-profit organizations in the mining industry. Notably, I’ve served as a Board Member with Mining Matters, an organization dedicated to educating young people about earth sciences and the mineral industry, and as Chair of the Board of Minalliance, a communication fund that helped raise public awareness of the mineral industry.
On the personal front, serendipity brought my wife into my life over 10 years ago, and we live every day with appreciation for the gift and blessing of each moment. My two children and her grandchildren bring endless joy and precious memories. Health, good food, and exercise are also very important parts of my life.
