Jean Bédard

Speaker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Grandio.

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Recognized for transforming La Cage – Brasserie sportive into an innovative business model, Jean Bédard, speaker, stands out as an influential figure in Quebec’s business world. A bold strategist, he successfully repositioned a well-known brand while staying true to its core identity, focusing on high-quality local products and a strong corporate culture.

His conferences, both practical and inspiring, dive into the heart of business transformation, engaging leadership, and the importance of maintaining a clear vision, even in times of crisis.

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Testimonials

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Keynotes

environ 60 minutes
French and English
Rencontre de personnalisation incluse
Available in-person and virtually

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In his conferences, Jean Bédard guides organizations on how to navigate complex situations and transform their culture while preserving their core identity. He offers practical, adaptable approaches tailored to the specific needs of each audience.

Discover his conferences and see how they can be customized for your organization.

Managing the unmanageable

A look back at the repositioning of the Cage
The changes we undertook before the crisis allowed us to be active and to accelerate the transformation that was inevitable anyway
How to maneuver in the midst of crisis (How we lived the last year), communication, leadership, authenticity
My vision of the company of tomorrow and the impact of the crisis on consumer behavior

Changing your culture without changing your DNA—a real challenge!

Who doesn’t know Jean Bédard? We’ve seen him in the famous La Cage – Brasserie Sportive commercials as well as in numerous interviews concerning the business world. But do you really know this fiery businessman and especially do you know HIS vision of the business world?

In his lecture, Jean Bédard will explain:

Factors influencing today’s society
Why La Cage – Brasserie sportive had to change its culture
How to mix culture and execution
How to create a unique corporate position
How to get leaders to commit to this new form of continuous management
How to draw up a credible, mobilizing action plan
What results have they achieved?

Technical requirements for Jean Bédard:

Micro-casque

Petite table (pour déposer notes et bouteille d'eau)

Ordinateur PC / Le conférencier apporte sa présentation sur clé USB

(PowerPoint presentation)

Projecteur et écran

Sorties audio-vidéos (vidéos avec son)

Télécommande à distance

Moniteur de retour (si possible)

About Jean Bédard

A Chartered Accountant with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Jean Bédard, speaker, fell in love with the concept of La Cage aux Sports restaurants. In 1995, at the age of 31, he acquired the chain and became its President and Chief Executive Officer.

A seasoned leader, he skillfully oversaw the network’s expansion across the province, growing it to over fifty locations. At the same time, he helped revive the profile of boxing in Québec, acting as a promoter of major events. InterBox remained for many years a key player in both local and international boxing.

Always attentive to trends and eager to give the company new momentum, Jean Bédard surrounded himself with an experienced team and traveled across North America to find inspiration and reinvent the business model. In 2015, he launched the new concept, La Cage – Brasserie sportive, focusing on a high-quality menu made with fresh, local ingredients. To this day, the success of this repositioning has been clear, ensuring the chain’s long-term sustainability.

A passionate businessman, he is actively involved in promoting sports and served as President of the Jeux du Québec in 2005. Recognized for his expertise, Jean Bédard has held several key roles within the Conseil des chaînes de restaurants du Québec (CCRQ) and the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA).

From 2006 to 2020, Groupe Sportscene was part of Canada’s select group of Best Managed Companies, holding platinum status.

In June 2022, Groupe Sportscene became Groupe Grandio, with Jean Bédard as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Clips and Interviews with Jean Bédard

Excerpt from a conference

presented at our 2017 Speaker Showcase

COMMENT ÇA VA

Discussion avec Jean Bédard au temps du COVID-19

PepTalk sur la route avec… Jean Bédard

Entrevue complète de Jean Bédard

à l’émission PROFIL DE SUCCÈS (automne 2018)

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