François-Olivier Gagnon

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DISC Type : cs

Associate Chief Executive Officer at Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation

New Richmond, Quebec, Canada

Overview

François-Olivier Gagnon serves as the Associate Chief Executive Officer at Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation, where he is instrumental in building the economic independence of the Migmaq communities in Gaspésie. He specializes in strategic partnerships and project development, particularly in renewable energy. He is a graduate of Université Laval.

Born in New Richmond, he has a sincere and long-standing attachment to the Migmaq community, where he spent many summers with friends. His career reflects a deep commitment to regional development and community well-being, having previously managed a local non-profit focused on health and activity.

He plays a pivotal role in empowering the Migmaq nations to become leaders in Quebecs green energy sector through major development projects.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Economic Development
His entire role is focused on fostering economic self-sufficiency for the Mi'gmaq of Gespe'gewa'gi through strategic business ventures and partnerships.
Renewable Energy
He is actively leading the development of major wind farm projects, such as MU2, and shows interest in solar energy to benefit the community.
Strategic Partnerships
He builds relationships with business communities and partners to secure funding and ensure the long-term success of economic development initiatives.

Media Appearances

Meet François-Olivier Gagnon – Associate Chief Executive Officer, Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation. Featured in Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (official website)

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Work History

12-2025
Associate Chief Executive Officer at Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation
4-2021 - 12-2025
Executive Advisor at Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation
6-2019 - 4-2021
Acting Chief Executive Officer at Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation
3-2009 - 8-2017
Coordonnateur at Baie-des-Chaleurs active et en santé (BDCAS)
9-2010 - 1-2015
Directeur général at Société de développement commercial New Richmond

Education

2002 - 2005
Baccalauréat from Université Laval
Certificat en leadership et habiletés de direction from Institut de leadership en gestion

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Insights For Selling To François-Olivier

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with François-Olivier is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from François-Olivier

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will François-Olivier move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can François-Olivier take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And François-Olivier

Personality Compatibility


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