Julien Beaulieu joins DSMA as an M&A Associate, bringing more than 13 years of automotive leadership experience and a firsthand understanding of the decisions that shape a dealership business. As a member of one of Quebec’s largest automotive groups, he led businesses with more than 500 employees and over $300 million in revenue, participated in more than 30 transactions, and experienced the sale of his own company. Julien’s background spans management, financing, business development, and mergers and acquisitions, giving him a practical perspective on both the operational and strategic sides of a transaction. Having been directly involved in building, acquiring, and selling businesses, he understands that a transaction represents more than a financial outcome. It reflects years of work, decisions, and value creation by the owner. In his role at DSMA, Julien works with automotive owners and dealer groups pursuing sales, acquisitions, and growth opportunities south of the St. Lawrence River, working closely with the broader Quebec team to provide local market insight, transaction support, and strategic guidance. He brings an entrepreneurial approach to each engagement, helping clients assess their businesses, identify value-creation opportunities, position for a transaction, and navigate the process through negotiation and closing. His experience allows him to quickly understand client objectives and develop a strategy focused on maximizing the outcome.