Workleap, a major software company that enhances employee experiences for over 20,000 companies globally, announced the appointment of JD Saint-Martin to its Board of Directors. The addition of Saint-Martin comes after Workleap secured its first external investment of CA$125 million from CDPQ, marking a significant transition from its 17-year history as a bootstrapped entity.
Saint-Martin, currently the President of Lightspeed, a commerce platform serving more than 160,000 businesses, brings a robust background in scaling growth to Workleap. His previous roles include co-founding Chronogolf, a SaaS company acquired by Lightspeed in 2019, and positions at Teralys Capital and GE Equity.
Simon De Baene, CEO and Co-founder of Workleap, expressed high regard for Saint-Martin’s capabilities. “You can tell right away when someone’s really good at what they do, and JD Saint-Martin is definitely one of those people,” De Baene said. “He’s calm, humble, and highly ambitious. That’s the kind of person I want to build a business with, and his experience scaling revenue will be a great addition to the team.”
Saint-Martin also shared his enthusiasm about joining the company. “What the Workleap team has built over the past two decades is impressive, and I’m honoured to join the team,” he stated. “I’m inspired by the company’s mission to make work simpler, and I’m looking forward to contributing to Workleap’s growth, with the ultimate goal of enabling even more people to work at their best.”
This strategic appointment is seen as a pivotal step for Workleap as it seeks to expand its market influence and continue providing solutions that simplify work processes globally.