After completing studies in France, Mr. Laurans joined the Group Securities Management Company in 1968. From 1968 to 1983 he held various management positions at Group headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and then became Director of Eurogestion France (subsidiary of Industrial and Financial European Union Bank).
Mr. Laurans moved to Canada in 1983 and founded the ALFID Group, which specialized in providing real estate services. Under his leadership ALFID Group grew rapidly and diversified into construction, security, administration, maintenance and brokerage. With real estate assets under management currently exceeding one billion dollars and more than 350 employees, ALFID Group is one of the largest property managers in the province of Quebec. Mr. Laurans also serves on numerous boards of Canadian companies specializing in real estate.
Besides his professional activities Jean-Jacques Laurans is involved in several non-profit organizations including:
Mr. Binette is a certified accountant and began his professional career in 1976 with the Samson Bélair Deloitte & Touche accounting firm.
Mr. Binette joined ALFID Group in 1984, shortly after the company was founded, as a Real Estate Broker. Since then he has held various positions as Head of Accounting, CFO, Vice President Finance, Vice President Operations and Executive Vice President, a position that he holds today. He has played crucial role leading ALFID Group to its success today.
Besides his professional activities Mr. Binette serves on several Board of Directors of real estate companies. He is also very involved in the Montreal social life and is also director of the Foundation of the College Jean Eudes.
Gilles Binette began his career with the Alfid Group in 1986 as General Manager of the Le Gardeur Arena Sports Complex. Over the years, he held the positions of Director of Residential and Commercial Real Estate before being promoted to Vice-president of Operations in 2006.
Since 1986, through his dedication and perseverance, he has contributed to the growth of the various service companies affiliated with the Alfid Group, including the recent creation of our Parking Management division.
With a background in accounting, he is responsible for overseeing more than 200 employees who, on a daily basis, ensure the smooth operation of the various managed properties.
Having joined the Group Alfid in 2001 Jose Melo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants.
He has over 30 years experience in accounting, both in private and institutional accounting in various sectors.
Frédéric Bossart began his career in 1994 at the SBS (Swiss Bank Corporation) in Geneva with various departments, which enabled him to acquire significant experience in several fields. In 1997, he joined a subsidiary of the group in Zurich at SBC Warburg in the Credit Risk Management department.
Since 1999, he has been offered several positions in management companies as a financial analyst, and in 2011 he took over the management of the family business (Finas Management SA, Switzerland) created by his father in 1984, partner of Jean-Jacques Laurans, current president of the Alfid group.
In August 2017, Frédéric Bossart joined the Alfid Group as Vice President Business Development.
Pascal holds a DESS in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Building Engineering. He is also a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. He began working in heavy steel structures before moving on to consulting engineering. He then pursued an international career with the Parisian firm GRAITEC, as well as implementing computerization and automation processes in steel production plants of all kinds throughout the UK and the Americas. Presented with the opportunity to join a solid team based in downtown Montréal, Pascal came to Alfid in 2018 as the Director of Construction Alfid Ltd. He was immediately entrusted with a number of important tasks, such as the construction of Alfid’s new head office and the implementation of Bill 122 for the company.
Maryse has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and commercial building maintenance management sector. She joined the Alfid team in June 2020 as Director of Operations for Alfid Maintenance Services. In November 2020, she was also entrusted with the management of Alfid Security Operations.
She holds a degree in Hospitality Management, which allowed her to work in several prestigious hotels in Québec City and Montréal as Director of Housekeeping.
Maryse serves on several boards of directors, including APAS (Association provinciale des agences de sécurité) and AESEQ (Association des entrepreneurs de services d’édifices du Québec).
Laurence joined the Alfid Group in 2017 as a Coordinator. She subsequently held the position of Property Manager while also representing office building owners, primarily private family investors, through commercial brokerage mandates.
Licensed as a real estate broker since 2018, Laurence was entrusted with increased responsibilities in representing landlords within the Alfid Group’s portfolio. Her academic background includes a diploma in Interior Design, enabling her clients to benefit from strategic and professional guidance in space planning and layout.
Thanks to her strong understanding of client needs and her professional rigour, Laurence was promoted to the position of Leasing Director. Her commitment, analytical skills, and attention to detail serve as key pillars of trust for her clients. In 2025, she also obtained her Agency Executive Officer license, further reinforcing her dedication to compliance, ethics, and leadership within the real estate brokerage industry. She successfully manages complex office leasing transactions in Montréal, ensuring that each stage of the process is handled with diligence and care.
She is also actively involved in several professional associations and industry organizations:
With an experience of more than 8 years in the field of property management, Kevin Lemire has held various roles within the Alfid group, initiating his journey in 2020 as a property manager. He then progressed to the position of Operations Manager, eventually rising to the role of Director of Property Management. Today, Kevin guides a dedicated team while ensuring full oversight of property management operations.
Kevin consolidated his academic career with management studies at HEC Montreal and obtaining a Certificate in Institutional Management from the École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS). He also holds the title of Facility Management Professional (FMP) awarded by the International Facility Management Association.
Always driven by a quest for continuous improvement, Kevin is currently a candidate for the Executive MBA at Université Laval.
He is also involved as an ambassador for the Alfid Group in various groups in the real estate industry:
A graduate of Concordia University in Building Engineering and a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), Stephen has over 15 years of experience as a Construction Project Manager, specializing in building mechanics. He has extensive expertise in HVAC systems, plumbing, controls, electrical systems, and fire protection.
As head of the Alfid Group’s Climate Control division, Stephen drives innovation, operational efficiency, and the overall performance of electromechanical systems, working closely with a team of mechanics, electricians, and building technicians across the managed properties.
Esïah Leblanc is Director of Marketing and Communications at Alfid Services Immobiliers Ltée. Active in the real estate industry since 2012, she has been working with Groupe Alfid since 2016, where she has built a strategic vision firmly grounded in experience. After holding key roles in residential and commercial property management, she naturally directed her career toward marketing, leveraging her comprehensive understanding of operations and business challenges.
Graduating in Marketing Management from HEC Montréal in 2023 and currently pursuing a certificate in Artificial Intelligence at Université de Montréal, Esïah stands out for a forward-thinking approach focused on innovation, performance, and sustainable growth. Esïah stands out for her forward-thinking approach focused on innovation, performance, and sustainable growth. Her appointment as Director of Marketing and Communications reflects a clear leadership trajectory and marks her entry into the executive management team.
Committed to the advancement of the industry, she is actively involved in professional associations and organizations within the real estate sector, like IDU (Institut de développement urbain du Québec).
With over 25 years of experience in property management, complex asset operations, and construction projects, Stéphane Alarie, P.Eng., has established himself as a recognized leader known for his rigour, operational intelligence, and strong interpersonal skills. As Principal Real Estate Director with the Alfid Group for Place Banque Nationale du Canada, he contributes to the commissioning and operation of the bank’s new head office, a AAAA-class building combining smart technologies, energy performance, and very high operational standards.
Renowned for his ability to transform complex environments into high-performing organizations, Stéphane excels in change management, operational optimization, and the integration of sustainable standards such as LEED v4 Gold and WELL Silver. His leadership is grounded in a deep conviction: an engaged team is the most powerful driver of lasting value creation.
With expertise spanning BIM, contract governance, asset maintenance, and sustainable development, he stands out as an exceptional manager who combines strategic vision, technical depth, and humanity.