Lise Lefaive

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

VP, CDO PMO, M&A and Business Analysis at OpenText at OpenText

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Lise is the VP of CDO PMO, M&A, and Business Analysis at OpenText, specializing in project delivery and technological business advancement. With a background in aviation and healthcare, her expertise lies in managing M&A, transformations, and strategic IT governance. Colleagues describe her as a strategic thinker with the ability to lead meaningful change.

She is passionate about mentorship, often crediting her first female leader for believing in her early in her career. Lise values her team deeply, recently traveling internationally to celebrate their successes in person. Her interests include The Walt Disney Company.

At a recent Women in Tech event, Lise participated in a panel discussion about how failure can be a catalyst for growth.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A is a core component of her current VP role and a key part of her career background in technology and business transformation.
Women in Technology
She actively participates in industry events, recently speaking on a panel at the OpenText World 2025 Women in Tech event.
Team Engagement
She recently traveled to the UK and Ireland specifically to meet with her team face-to-face and celebrate their successes, showing she values personal connection.

Media Appearances

Lise has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
VP, CDO PMO, M&A and Business Analysis at OpenText at OpenText
1-2021 - 9-2023
VP, IT PMO, M&A and Business Operations at OpenText
9-2018 - 1-2021
Director, IT PMO at Air Canada
3-2017 - 8-2018
Portfolio Manager at Air Canada
12-2015 - 2-2017
Senior Program Manager at Air Canada

Education

2001 - 2005
Certificate in Project Management from Ryerson University
1998 - 2001
Travel and Tourism from Champlain College

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 20 Location : Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Job Level : Senior Designation : VP, CDO PMO, M&A and Business Analysis at OpenText at OpenText
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Lise

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lise is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lise

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lise move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Lise take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Lise

Personality Compatibility


Other OpenText Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals at the same organization.

More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.