With 28 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, Normand held leadership roles in aviation and aerospace, overseeing R&D programs related to aircraft structures for the Royal Canadian Air Force. He led large-scale projects totaling several hundred million dollars, including acquisition and training programs for the CAF and NATO partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following his military career, he continued his engagement as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel), supporting the transformation of procurement and in-service support practices. He played a key role in major initiatives such as the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, contributing to the alignment of capability requirements, innovative contracting models, and long-term public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His influence also extended to airport development and regional economic growth, where he led high-impact strategic projects for over a decade at the intersection of infrastructure and innovation. His ability to structure collaborative ecosystems and generate sustainable outcomes consistently created value for the organizations he supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normand excels in developing strategic plans, master plans, market studies, and business plans tailored to the aviation sector. With strong experience in economic development, he has conducted numerous supply chain studies across sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and agri-food, providing valuable insights to clients. As a member of Innovitech\u2019s Consulting team for more than five years, he has played a central role in business retention and expansion initiatives, actively supporting investment attraction efforts in Canada and the United States. He now leverages this expertise to advance mandates in security and defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n