Jean-Francois Malo

With over 13 years of experience in professional services, including successfully opening and leading the Montreal office at Hugessen Consulting, he joined Southlea Group in August 2023. He is a seasoned consultant having worked with various boards and management teams of many large and mid-sized Canadian companies (both publicly-traded and private).

Pairing his strategy consultant and investor relations backgrounds, he uses his business acumen and hands-on approach to solve business challenges related to compensation, performance management, and governance.

Industry Focus

Jean-Francois works across all industries and has specific experience working with asset managers, broader financial services, engineering and technology companies. He also supported clients navigating governance, retention and compensation challenges through liquidity events (e.g. IPO/ M&A).

How Jean-Francois Works

A solution-oriented professional, Jean-Francois combines a deep understanding of business fundamentals and investor priorities to craft pragmatic, performance‑driven solutions.