Velixo Strengthens Strategic Oversight with Appointment of Industry Leaders Jack Connolly, Deidre Lipton, and Simon De Baene to Its Board of Directors
MONTREAL, October 13 2025
Velixo today announced the appointment of three highly respected leaders to its Board of Directors: Jack Connolly, Partner at Elephant; Deidre Lipton, Independent Director; and Simon De Baene, Independent Director. Their expertise in strategic investments, enterprise technology, and high-growth software businesses will help guide Velixo through its next phase of expansion.
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Jack Connolly – Partner, ElephantJack Connolly brings deep experience in strategic investments and business development. At Elephant, he has successfully identified and scaled high-growth opportunities, equipping emerging companies with the guidance needed to achieve sustainable success. His ability to align strategy with execution will help Velixo accelerate market growth and business optimization. |
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Deidre Lipton – Independent DirectorDeidre Lipton has held senior leadership roles at Softchoice and Microsoft, where she drove organizational growth, customer engagement strategies, and global market expansion. With her strong background in enterprise technology and customer-centric innovation, she will provide critical perspective as Velixo continues to deliver secure, real-time ERP-to-Excel solutions trusted by finance teams worldwide. |
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Simon De Baene – Independent DirectorSimon De Baene is the Co-founder and CEO of Workleap, the AI-powered talent management platform, and ShareGate, the leading Microsoft 365 migration and governance platform. Since starting the business in 2006, he has grown it from a small Montreal startup into a global company with 400 employees, over $100 million in annual revenue, and more than 20,000 customers in over 100 countries. His track record of sustainable growth, product-driven innovation, and culture-focused leadership will be invaluable as Velixo expands its global presence. |
“Adding Jack, Deidre, and Simon to our board is a defining moment for Velixo,” said Gabriel Michaud, CEO of Velixo. “Their leadership and experience will be instrumental as we scale to meet growing demand. Velixo was built on the belief that finance teams deserve powerful, real-time insights right inside Excel and with this board, we’re ready to take that vision to the next level.”
Looking Ahead
The appointments underscore Velixo’s commitment to building a world-class company with strong governance and strategic oversight. With this strengthened board, Velixo is well positioned to accelerate its growth, expand globally, and continue empowering finance teams with real-time, governed ERP reporting and planning all within the Excel environment they know and trust.
About Velixo
Velixo integrates cloud ERP systems with Microsoft Excel, providing real-time access to ERP data and powerful tools for reporting, budgeting, planning, data management, and automation. Designed for finance teams, project managers, and operations leaders, Velixo eliminates manual processes, accelerates decision-making, and enhances business efficiency all within a familiar spreadsheet environment.
Learn more at www.velixo.com