# Marc-Antoine Cantin

> Marc-Antoine Cantin is CEO of Anges Québec, an angel investor, and a former manufacturing executive. After an early career in accounting, he acquired SBI with his brother in 1999 and led it for 23 years. His current work connects operating experience, investor education, and support for Quebec technology entrepreneurs.

- **Role:** CEO at Anges Québec
- **Organizations:** Anges Québec, SBI - Stove Builder International, Ernst & Young, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, Institute of Corporate Directors, Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec, QG100
- **Education:** Undergraduate degree in business administration, McGill University, Graduate studies in accounting, Concordia University, Directors Education Program; ICD.D designation, Institute of Corporate Directors / Rotman School of Management
- **Known for:** Led SBI for 23 years before the announced 2022 CEO succession., Helped SBI complete five hearth-industry acquisitions between 2002 and 2008., Recipient of Anges Québec’s 2023 Angel of the Year Award.

## Career timeline

- **1996** — Graduated from McGill University; early career included external auditing at Ernst & Young in Montreal.
- **1998** — Obtained his CA / CPA designation.
- **1999** — Acquired the stove-manufacturing business that became SBI with his brother Jean-François.
- **2002-2008** — Helped SBI complete five acquisitions in the hearth industry.
- **2007-2010** — Chaired the CSA B415.1-10 standards committee.
- **2010-2011** — Chaired the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.
- **2017** — SBI entered a partnership with Empire Comfort Systems.
- **2022** — SBI announced Mark Murphy would succeed him as CEO after 23 years at the helm.
- **2023** — Received the Anges Québec Angel of the Year Award.
- **2025** — Appointed CEO of Anges Québec.
- **2026** — Listed as a startup-pitch judge in the ForumIN! 2026 program.

## Achievements

- Led SBI for 23 years before the announced 2022 CEO succession.
- Helped SBI complete five hearth-industry acquisitions between 2002 and 2008.
- Recipient of Anges Québec’s 2023 Angel of the Year Award.
- Earned the CPA / CA and ICD.D professional designations.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Listed in the February 25 ForumIN! program as a judge for the startup-pitch segment Dans l’œil de l’innovation.
- **2026-02** — Named alongside Réseau Capital and Québec Tech leaders in the Q4 2025 ecosystem report, whose joint message emphasizes execution and commercialization.
- **2025-12** — Appeared on Investi episode 23, discussing angel investing and investor participation.
- **2025-07** — His appointment as CEO of Anges Québec was announced.

## Links

- Website: https://angesquebec.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-antoine-cantin-cpa-icd-d-3a0600123/

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Last updated: 2026-10-10