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François Brisson

Strategic Advisor • PADI Course Director • Expert Witness

With more than 35 years of experience in diving, professional training,
risk management, entrepreneurship, and business transformation,
I help organizations, professionals, and legal teams navigate complex challenges
with practical experience, technical expertise, and sound judgment.

Experience Built on the Water, in the Classroom, and in Business

My professional journey has brought together several worlds:
recreational and technical diving, instructor development, emergency care,
risk management, information technology, entrepreneurship,
specialized retail, and expert witness work.

Since beginning my diving career in the 1980s, I have trained divers and professionals,
mentored instructors, operated a PADI 5 Star IDC Center, built specialized businesses,
advised organizations facing complex operational decisions, and contributed independent
expertise to diving-related legal matters.

Areas of Expertise

Instructor Development

  • Instructor Development Courses (IDC)
  • Guest Course Director Services
  • Professional Mentoring
  • Instructor Evaluation
  • Professional Development Planning

Strategic Advisory

  • Business Transformation
  • Customer Experience
  • Retail and Service Evolution
  • Industry Trends
  • Leadership and Organizational Development

Expert Witness Services

  • Expert Reports
  • Training Standards Analysis
  • Litigation Support
  • Risk Management Evaluation
  • Diving Incident Review

Selected Highlights

  • More than 35 years of involvement in diving and professional education
  • PADI Course Director since 2008
  • Owner and operator of a PADI 5 Star IDC Center
  • Entrepreneur and business leader
  • Expert witness in diving-related legal matters
  • Information technology consultant and advisor

Professional Philosophy

True expertise comes from understanding not only what standards require,
but why they exist, how they should be applied,
and how they translate into real-world decision making.

Contact

François Brisson
Strategic Advisor • PADI Course Director • Expert Witness

Email: info@francoisbrisson.ca