Bernard Lebelle

Bernard Lebelle - Lead Partner, AI & Innovation LEADMAN

A seasoned innovation expert with over 30 years of international experience, he excels in helping business leaders explore and leverage the synergies between strategy and emerging technologies.

Former National Innovation Director at Deloitte Canada and an expert for the World Economic Forum, Bernard is recognized for his creative ability to solve complex problems.

As a professor in the EDHEC Global MBA program, he leads the “AI & Finance” module for executive education programs. His approach combines strategic vision with the ability to navigate a Fragmented, Anxious, Non-linear, and Unpredictable (FANI) world.

His goal is to assess how technologies can be leveraged to create strategic value and deliver tangible results. Bernard supports companies seeking to embark on an AI transformation while avoiding a fate like Kodak’s.

His clients appreciate In Silico Veritas approach, which combines “an enlightening philosophy on AI-driven transformation, blending scientific rigor, business pragmatism, and strategic thinking.”

Bernard has advised on Strategy, Transformation & Management issues for numerous leading companies across various industries in France and Canada, including L’Oréal, Symrise, WWF, Groupe BEL, GSK, BMS, UPSA, Roche, Novo Nordisk, IPSEN, FDJ United.