STÉPHANE SAVARD
Co-Inventor
Entrepreneur and businessman for nearly 30 years, Stéphane Savard became shareholder of, and started working in the family business at the end of his studies in Orthotics and Prosthetics. During the early years, he designed, manufactured, adjusted and repaired all orthotics available on the market. He worked closely with healthcare professionals to the satisfaction of patients requiring orthotics or technical aids.
In 2004, Stéphane became a majority shareholder and took over the presidency and management of the family business of Orthèses Prothèses Savard, known today as Savard Ortho Confort.
Under his presidency, the company has made significant changes that has enabled it to become the leader in its sector of activity in Canada.
In 2006 with an investment of $7 million, he realized one of his dreams by building the largest “all-in-one” centre for orthotics, prosthetics, and technical aids in North America.
- Revenue growth: from $10 M to $20 M.
- Number of employees: 80 to 150
- Number of branches: 2 to 7
In 2012 Stéphane entered the Beauce Entrepreneurship School in order to perfect his leadership skills. At the end of his career, he was awarded the Prix Honorifique Marcel Dutil (Marcel Dutil Honorary Award), recognizing the most outstanding entrepreneur-athlete in the manner of Marcel Dutil.
In 2013, Stéphane sold Savard Ortho Confort to the Jean Coutu Group.
Since January 2015 he has worked full-time for TurboMed of which he owns 100% with two members of his family.