Shawinigan – April 4, 2023: Koda today announces a brand new shareholding and changes allowing it to focus exclusively on geomatics and the development of solutions with geospatial capabilities.
On March 1, 2024, a transaction took place where businessmen Carl Côté and Luc Vaillancourt purchased Koda shares. Charles De Grandpré, geomatics expert and founder of CDG Developer and Koda, remains a shareholder and obviously an important element for the future of Koda.
- This new Koda refocuses on geomatics with services such as:
- integration and processing of geographic data and information;
- tailor-made development of applications using cartography, geolocation and spatial analysis and exploiting geographic information;
- and new consulting services historically offered by Luc Vaillancourt such as:
- diagnosis of the situation;
- needs assesment;
- geomatization & modernization plan;
- technical specifications;
- implementation plan.
Koda is always able to serve any customer with needs and challenges related to geomatics and data exploitation. On the other hand, considering Koda’s historic clientele, the expertise of the team and the business development brought by the new owners, the themes of environment, natural resources, mining and renewable energy will be at the heart of major future initiatives.
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About Carl Côté
Mr. Côté participates in Koda’s affairs as a special advisor and member of the board of directors.
Mr. Côté has been active in the geospatial and environmental industry in Quebec since 1996. He is currently the general manager of the Synergis Group and the general manager of the Nutshimit-Nippour Consulting Group.
Its companies have activities closely linked to the territory, the environment, infrastructure, mines and renewable energy. For these companies, geomatics is a discipline that is both transversal and crucial.
Profile of Carl Côté on LinkedIn.
About Charles de Grandpré
Mr. De Grandpré is now the “Director of Technologies and Innovation” at Koda. With the new administration in place, he will be able to devote himself to new technologies and various applications and systems development projects.
Mr. De Grandpré holds a bachelor’s degree in Geomatic Sciences as well as a master’s degree in Environment. He is very active in the geospatial industry, first as a practitioner (2011), then as an entrepreneur (2019) and finally as host of the popular video podcast “Le Spot”.
Profile of Charles de Grandpré on LinkedIn.
About Luc Vaillancourt
Mr. Vaillancourt is the new president and CEO of Koda. He will ensure its development overall, with particular efforts in marketing and business development and partnerships.
Mr. Vaillancourt has been active in the geospatial industry in Quebec since 1993, when he founded Korem and remained there until 2005. He also founded BALIZ in 2006 to offer advice to players and major users in the industry.
Profile of Luc Vaillancourt on LinkedIn.
