Ashling opens Montréal office to accelerate AI adoption
MONTRÉAL, QC, May 12, 2026 — Ashling, a leading global provider of AI and automation consulting services, is further expanding in Canada with a new office in Montréal, Québec. Having served local clients remotely for years, this investment signals a long-term commitment from Ashling to support the adoption of AI within Québec’s business community and deliver measurable, sustained productivity gains.
Led by Nicolas Payeur, a Concordia graduate with extensive experience at Ashling, the new Montréal team will include applied AI experts, solution architects, developers, business analysts and operating model architects. These experts will seek to provide AI automation solutions tailored to the needs of local businesses seeking to accelerate adoption and build the internal capabilities required to sustain long-term success.
“Our decision to establish a permanent presence in Montréal comes as demand from local clients is growing. It will also allow Ashling to tap into a a unique talent pool and strengthen the company’s long-term ability to help Québec enterprises turn AI ambition into meaningful business impact.” said Don Sweeney, Co-CEO of Ashling.
“After years of supporting Québec clients remotely, it’s incredibly exciting to finally plant our flag here. Montréal has incredible talent, a unique culture, and an energy that’s hard to find anywhere else. I’m excited to build something here that supports local companies and helps us grow our presence across Canada.” said Nicolas Payeur, client principal at Ashling.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Ashling’s global presence also includes offices in Toronto (Ontario), Melbourne (Australia), Bucharest (Romania) and Hyderabad (India).
This project was supported by Montréal International, the city’s economic promotion agency.
“Ashling’s new Montréal office is yet another example that demonstrates how our city’s artificial intelligence ecosystem remains attractive, notably when it comes to applied AI projects. By joining a rapidly evolving environment, Ashling is also helping to strengthen the capacity of local organisations to fully harness AI in order to enhance their productivity and competitiveness,” said Stéphane Paquet, President and CEO of Montréal International.
AI for enhanced productivity
While Québec’s productivity gap is well-informed, it is also worth acknowledging the difficulties companies face in turning AI activity into measurable ROI. Bain & Co’s latest generative AI research found that while most US companies are using AI, 75% are struggling to find the in-house expertise they need as they scale. Closing this AI skills gap requires rethinking how organizations prioritize automation, how architecture supports scale, and how to build human capability that moves at pace. Ashling’s approach to digital transformation is exactly that.
“Our partnerships with leading technology and strategy innovators, including UiPath, Microsoft, Google, AWS, and Bain & Co., give our clients privileged access to the most cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and methodologies available. We help Québec enterprises plan not just for where AI and automation are today, but where they’re going,” said Marshall Sied, Co-CEO of Ashling.
About Ashling
Ashling is a global AI and automation consulting firm specializing in digital process transformation. With a team of 250+ specialists and award-winning expertise across agentic AI, robotic process automation, intelligent document processing, and beyond, Ashling helps businesses across banking and financial services, manufacturing, retail, and more unlock value and scale impact. Learn more at ashling.ai.
