Gerry Lalonde
As a CPA, seasoned CFO/CIO/COO/CEO and business advisor with over 25 years of experience, Gerry has dedicated his career to transforming businesses from their foundational stages to market leaders. He is President and Founder of X-Roads Technology Partners Inc., a company he founded in 1998 to deliver advisory services to growing companies. He has operated at the C-Suite level for over 40 years, both nationally and internationally, in a number of roles including CFO, CIO, COO and CEO. He has taken two companies public, one on the NASDAQ and one on the Canadian Venture Exchange.
His focus is on developing robust leadership teams and creating strategic exit plans that not only secure the legacy of the business but also ensure sustained growth and profitability. This approach stems from his core belief that the strength of a business lies not just in its financials but in its people and their readiness for future challenges.
Testimonial:
“Gerry’s seasoned leadership expertise in executive management is evident in his every action. His ability and eagerness to collaborate, learn, and contribute as part of an executive team. He is a natural mentor. It is no wonder his history includes a string of great successes.
He possesses a rare combination of strategic vision, insights, and practical execution skills, which have been instrumental in driving business success across various ventures. I have recommended him in the past and look forward to doing so again.”
– Dwaine Canova, CEO, Zynity Leadership
“Gerry and I have worked together in a couple of settings. Gerry is a senior professional leader and expert in start-ups and growth companies. He has a proven track record of helping the businesses he serves to increase their strategic capacity and become best-in-class competitors. Gerry is a strategic thinker who also understands how to convert strategy into reality. He is a pleasure to work with and a real asset to his colleagues and clients. Highly recommend.”
– George Sandmann, Author and Founder/CEO of Growth Drive LLC
“Gerry brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table as an advisor, coach or fractional CEO/CFO. Across different industries, with startups or mature companies and in multiple cultures Gerry has an outstanding record of always achieving results for his clients or employer. But most important, once you work with Gerry, you realize how committed he is to your success.”
– Jeff Fagin, Founder, CEO, Social Currency Marketing LLC
“I feel extremely lucky to have met Gerry. He has a wealth of knowledge in building businesses, raising capital, scaling up, and seeing things in different perspectives from a high level. He is action driven and has the commitment and ability to execute on his words in the most swift manner. A true gem – his services are highly recommended if you get the chance to work with him!”,
– Paul Hennessey, Founder, Circle Wellness
“Gerry has the ability to tackle difficult tasks with humor and the savvy to deliver superior results. He combines the discipline of a Chief Financial Officer with an understanding of the challenges other people in organization face from President and Operations to Sales. This very rare ability to see through the eyes of others makes Jerry especially good at uncovering hidden profit opportunities and lurking business traps. I would always choose to have Gerry at my side or within reach in any enterprise I am involved with if he is available.”
– Gardner McBride, Managing Director, Reliance Associates LLC