Laval, November 1, 2024 – The Centre québécois d’innovation en biotechnologie (CQIB) is honored to announce the appointment of Mario Filion as Chief Executive Officer. With an impressive track record in life sciences and innovation leadership, Mr. Filion brings a compelling vision and strategic direction to CQIB, which plays a vital role in advancing the success of emerging life sciences and medical technology companies.

Pierre Lemieux, Ph.D., interim CEO, expressed confidence in this pivotal appointment: “Mario’s leadership is a significant milestone for CQIB. His ability to align talented teams with ambitious objectives and his proactive approach to driving results make him exceptionally suited to lead our incubator. We are confident that his direction will further strengthen our impact within Quebec and on a global scale.”

Mario Filion, in accepting his new role, emphasized his commitment to CQIB’s mission and the potential for further growth: “It is an honor to lead an organization of such influence in the life sciences ecosystem. I am particularly inspired by the depth of expertise and commitment within the CQIB team, whose dedication will be crucial as we reach new milestones. Together, we will enhance our support to innovators and foster breakthroughs that reinforce Quebec’s position as a leader in health technology.”

 

About the CQIB
Established over 25 years ago, the Centre québécois d’innovation en biotechnologie (CQIB) is an incubator dedicated to empowering emerging companies in life sciences and medical technologies. Located at the heart of Laval’s Cité de la Biotech, CQIB provides a specialized environment designed to foster development, research, and growth at each stage of a company’s evolution. Since its founding, CQIB has been instrumental in creating and accelerating the growth of companies that have transformed the life sciences landscape, positioning CQIB as an indispensable player in Quebec’s economic and scientific ecosystem. Driven by a vision centered on innovation and strategic partnerships, CQIB serves as a key partner to entrepreneurs, research institutions, and industry leaders in shaping the future of health technology in Quebec and beyond.