Philippe is a visionary entrepreneur and ecosystem builder. As the founder and president of Buildup Recrutement—recognized as the #1 recruitment firm in Québec specializing in the construction and real estate ecosystem—he has dedicated his career to elevating trades, structuring talent, and driving the organizations that build our communities.

Under his leadership, Buildup has become a pan-Canadian benchmark in strategic recruitment, supporting the most influential players in the industry with growth and organizational transformation strategies.

Recognized as one of Québec’s most influential business voices on LinkedIn, Philippe has built a following of over 55,000 professionals and generates more than 3 million monthly impressions, using his platform to spark conversations about leadership, workforce scarcity, and the future of skilled trades.

Through his work and industry engagement, Philippe has built one of the largest business networks in Québec’s construction and real estate sectors, uniting executives, investors, developers, and entrepreneurs around a shared vision: to build better and more sustainably.

Before founding Buildup, he held leadership roles in sales, marketing, and business development at companies such as AutoTrader, La Tête Chercheuse, and Go Cube.
He is also co-founder of LifeStyle Coworking, Canada’s largest coworking space dedicated to the aesthetics and health industries, bringing together hundreds of professionals and businesses under one roof.

Philippe is the co-founder of the Québec Recruitment Firms Association (AFRQ) and Ensemble pour la Construction (EPC), an exclusive network that connects leaders and decision-makers across the construction and real estate ecosystem.

An entrepreneur and impact-driven investor, Philippe believes that sustainable success is built on strong teams, clear leadership, and disciplined execution.

With CopperMane Advisory, he leverages his field experience, his deep understanding of human capital, and his strategic network to help entrepreneurs and executives turn vision into lasting performance.