Louise Mercier is a leading Canadian procurement consultant with over three decades of experience in securing major defence contracts. She specializes in complex system integration programs across air, naval, and government sectors, including combat systems, training platforms, and C4ISR technologies.
Her strategic counsel has helped clients win multi-million-dollar military equipment programs by crafting compelling value propositions tailored to Canadian government priorities. Louise guides clients through the full capture process—from competitive analysis and strategic partnerships to pricing and win probability—on programs valued up to $50 billion.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Defence Lobbyists, she is deeply connected to the Canadian defence industrial base, political landscape, and military institutions. Her success stems from her ability to align national and international stakeholders around industrial win strategies that deliver measurable value.
Louise Mercier is a distinguished volunteer leader in Canada’s defence and veterans’ communities. She has served as National President and VP Maritime Affairs of the Navy League of Canada and founded Women in Defence and Security (WiDS). She chaired CADSI’s Navy Outlooks for over a decade as well as the Conference of Defence Association Institute, and currently serves on several boards including the Navy League of Canada, Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre Foundation, The Quebec Division of the Commissionaires, St. John Ambulance, and the Legion Foundation. Her exceptional service has been recognized with multiple national honours, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Admiral’s Commendation, and the King Charles Coronation Medal. In April of 2025 she was inducted into the Order of St. John.