# Mathieu Allaire

> Mathieu Allaire is the Sherbrooke-based CEO and cofounder of Agendrix. A Université de Sherbrooke graduate in management computer science and former lecturer, he helped develop the platform before moving from development leadership into the CEO role. He participated in the 2021 ownership transfer to five employee shareholders and remained CEO when Agendrix joined The Citation Group in June 2024. His public interests include baseball, woodworking, mentorship, and protecting family time.

- **Role:** CEO and cofounder at Agendrix
- **Organizations:** Agendrix, Université de Sherbrooke
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in management computer science (informatique de gestion), Université de Sherbrooke, DEC, Techniques de l’informatique, Cégep de Sherbrooke, École secondaire du Triolet
- **Known for:** EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Quebec finalist., Université de Sherbrooke Coop inspiration 2023 leadership award recipient., Co-led Agendrix through the 2021 transfer of ownership and 2024 acquisition.

## Career timeline

- **2014** — Agendrix project begins; Allaire helps develop the platform.
- **2015** — Agendrix officially launches in Sherbrooke; university coverage reports a merger involving the founders’ earlier business.
- **2018** — Becomes CEO after leading development; begins work on a new company identity.
- **2019** — Publishes Agendrix’s new branding announcement on August 13.
- **2021** — A $4.2 million investment from BDC Capital and Desjardins Capital supports transfer of control to Allaire and four fellow employee shareholders.
- **2022** — Agendrix appoints external directors; Allaire becomes an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Quebec finalist.
- **2023** — Receives a Université de Sherbrooke Coop inspiration leadership award; Agendrix receives the Estrie digital company award.
- **2024** — Agendrix joins The Citation Group on June 20; Allaire remains CEO.
- **2025** — Authors a year-end review documenting 235,000 users, a UK rollout, and Timetastic joining Agendrix in November.

## Achievements

- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Quebec finalist.
- Université de Sherbrooke Coop inspiration 2023 leadership award recipient.
- Co-led Agendrix through the 2021 transfer of ownership and 2024 acquisition.
- Agendrix reported 235,000 users and nearly 78 million shifts created during 2025.
- Received a 2011 Cégep de Sherbrooke distinction scholarship for the highest overall average in the computer science DEC.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — His 2025 review was updated January 8. It reports 235,000 users, 58 employees, five-year average employee tenure, and more than 10,000 active UK users within months of launch.
- **2025-11** — Timetastic joined Agendrix, which now leads The Citation Group’s Workforce Management division, according to the 2025 review.
- **2024-06** — Announced Agendrix joining Citation and confirmed he would remain CEO and headquarters would remain in Sherbrooke.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieuallaire/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaire/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16