Stéphane Gonthier

As Chief Executive Officer of Sesami, Steph travels the world sharing his passion for the many ways this innovative company is set to become the only true end-to-end, tech-enabled cash ecosystem solution provider. With swift-but-measured intensity, Steph builds robust global enterprises that upend the status quo and create extraordinary human experiences.

A lawyer by training, Steph quickly evolved towards executive roles in the retail and cash industries. His fresh perspective and irrefutable reputation as a change leader earned him high-level positions at industry giants Circle K, Dollarama, 99 Cents Only and GardaWorld Cash Services.

Steph is a proud driver of change, and is ready to bring a highly sophisticated, kinetic platform to the center of the cash ecosystem. Deeply committed to living with purpose, driving positive change and empowering decision makers, Steph wants to transform how we live and shape a better world.

Stéphane holds an LL.B. in Civil Law from the University of Montreal and an MBA from the University of Sherbrooke. He is a member of the Quebec Bar Association. Actively involved in the business community, he has been a board member of public and private companies, and advisory boards in addition to being an adjunct professor at HEC Montreal.