Vice President, Chief Operation Officer (COO)

Alain Léveillé has over 25 years of experience in software development, mainly in distributed systems and eCommerce (B2B and B2C). A graduate of the Université de Montréal in Computer Science (BSc, MSc), he has extensive experience in the travel industry. In 1994, he joined Logibro (today Accovia), where he was in charge of the eCommerce development team. In 2001, Mr. Léveillé joined Newtrade Technologies to head the development and operations group. In the next 18 months this young startup developed an impressive range of eCommerce and connectivity solutions for the hospitality industry. At the end of 2002, Newtrade was acquired by Expedia, Inc. Mr. Léveillé was then named VP in charge of the Expedia's Product Development group based in Montreal and, a few years later, of the Hotel Supply Product Development group with team members spread across Montreal, Seattle and China. In June 2008, Mr. Léveillé joined Accovia as Vice President Architecture and Product Strategy. In this role he helped defining and communicating the vision for Accovia's new top of the line solutions and the technical architecture supporting these new solutions as well as managing the team developing these. He became Accovia's COO in April 2010.

Managing Director France

Patrick Bleu began his career with the Tour Operator, El Condor and took part in the implementation of its computerization. Involved in the creation of Taranis in 1985, French  company specialized in publishing and selling solutions for Tour Operators, he occupied for nearly 10 years, the positions of Project Manager, Technical Sales Engineer and Sales Director. In 1995, he founded Accovia France and successfully led its launch in France. With over 25 years of experience in managing innovative IT software companies, dedicated to the travel industry, Patrick Bleu has developed a real expertise in this sector, following the same idea: the production automation and the leisure travel products distribution.

Director, Product Strategy

Daniel Parayre's expertise is a unique blend of IT experience and Travel industry specialization. With an extensive Tour Operator background, he is recognized as a strategic thinker with the ability to communicate a business vision. Daniel contributes to achieve the most challenging client expectations. He has been part of the Accovia team for more than 19 years and brings cross functional practical experience in travel and IT product management, implementation, training, business modeling, change management, sales, and marketing. Recognized as a specialist in the Travel Industry, he was a Speaker at several travel conferences and at Université du Québec in Montréal.

Senior Manager, Sales and Account Management

Jean-Marie Grange joined Accovia as Director Architecture in September 2006, but he has been a part of ACCEO since February 2005. Jean-Marie brings more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry. He is an expert in business architecture and project management, and has managed various middle-scale and large-scale projects for the Banking industry, the Retail Business industry, and public administrations. Since he joined Accovia, Jean-Marie has worked on major projects in the travel industry, and has been part of the project management team on Accovia's biggest development project involving the Pierre & Vacances European Group.

Senior Director, eProcurement & Logitours

Danielle Boisvert joined the Accovia team in 1996 as an Analyst and due to her leadership and technical expertise she was promoted in 1997 to lead a team of analysts. Highly oriented toward teamwork she is instrumental in the successful attainment of project milestones and meeting customer deliveries in a systematic and timely manner. Prior to joining Accovia she worked for DRA Information, as a System Analyst and also taught at the Cegep de Sorel Tracy. Her extensive experience in the travel industry and deep understanding of the Tour Operator business makes her very effective in presenting solutions and alternatives to customer business needs. Her solid understanding of solution implementation and system integration make her a valuable member of the Accovia team.

Director, Lexo

Luc Marinier joined Accovia in September 2008 as Director, Product Design. From 1997 to 2001, as Architect and Team Lead for Logibro eCommerce, he designed and implemented the TAP protocol that became the communication backbone for major travel websites such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Luc then joined Newtrade Technologies where he led the interface development team. Following Newtrade acquisition by Expedia, he worked on major hotel connectivity initiatives, mainly the Direct Connect and Quick Connect, Expedia's PMS and CRS high volume real time connectivity solutions. Luc holds a Bachelor's degree in computer science from Sherbrooke University, with over 20 years of experience; he has been instrumental in the design and development of many B2B and B2C protocols and interfaces for major companies in the leisure travel industry.

Director, Integration and Operation

Patrick Li joined Accovia in May 2009. Patrick holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Concordia University and has more than 20 years experience in IT Travel industry. Prior to Accovia, Patrick worked as Software Development Director at Expedia. From 1994 to 2001, Patrick was at Logibro and he implemented one of the largest network infrastructures in Canada for Leisure Package distribution allowing Travel Agencies to quote and book Travel Packages through the GDS (Sabre, Worldspan, Galileo, and Amadeus) in real time. Patrick has extensive technical expertise as well as the capabilities to manage large and complex software/hardware infrastructure projects for his customers.

Human Resources Manager

Franck Lesage is a Member of the Order of Certified Human Resources Advisors of Quebec and Human Resources Manager of Accovia and ACCEO Solutions's UniPrint Division, compensation program specialist within the group. Graduate in Human Resource Management and Finance Administration (Finance Specialization) from the ESG-UQAM (Montreal, Canada), Franck has 10 years experience in HR in dynamic environments with high competition for labor (IT and Finance). He has been part of the team since 2004.

Controller

Isabelle Arbour is a Member of the Order of Certified Management Accountants of Quebec and Finance Manager for Accovia. Isabelle is a graduate in Business Administration (Accounting Specialization) from Laval University, Quebec. With over 15 years of professional experience in the field of accounting, she is recognized for her leadership, team spirit and business expertise. Before joining Accovia over 8 years ago, she worked as a controller within the Quebecor group, one of the biggest media group in Canada.