Who we are, and how we work.
Alexan Advisory provides small and medium-sized businesses with flexible, part-time executive leadership across operations, technology and leadership — so you can improve performance and grow without the cost or commitment of full-time executive hires.
Michel Dagenais
Founder & Executive Advisor|Alexan Advisory
Michel Dagenais is a seasoned business and technology executive with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning corporate operations, engineering, technology infrastructure, and business transformation.
Throughout his career, Michel has held several senior executive roles where he led complex organizations, improved operational performance, expanded business operations, and delivered sustained cost reductions. His experience combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, financial discipline, and a strong focus on measurable business results.
More recently, Michel has partnered with founders, CEOs, and investors in emerging technology and clean-energy ventures, helping develop business strategies, strengthen operations, secure funding, and prepare organizations for growth.
As founder of Alexan Advisory, Michel brings this combination of corporate executive experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and practical business advisory expertise to small and medium-sized businesses. His approach is straightforward: help business owners make better decisions, improve profitability, strengthen their teams, and build more efficient, scalable businesses.
How we work
Executive expertise
Direct access to an experienced corporate leader — not a junior team.
Measurable improvement
Clear goals and results you can see in performance, not just plans on paper.
Genuine partnership
Hands-on, relationship-driven support working alongside you and your team.
What you can expect
- Clear scope, defined access and agreed deliverables in every engagement.
- Part-time leadership scaled to the stage your business is actually at.
- Practical recommendations, sequenced by impact and ease of implementation.
- Reporting directly to the founder or CEO.