Cascades Inc. has confirmed organizational changes designed to support the company’s strategic growth by strengthening alignment, increasing agility, improving execution and accelerating decision making within the organization. These changes will take effect on November 11.
These changes will combine its containerboard and specialty products (SPG) activities into a single operational unit. This combination will unite Containerboard Packaging’s network and strike force with SPG’s agility and innovation.
Jean-David Tardif, currently President and Chief Operating Officer of the Tissue group, has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice-President, Packaging.
“Jean-David has played a key role in restoring the Tissue group’s competitive positioning and profitability. In so doing, he demonstrated the full extent of his leadership capabilities and talent for fostering the full potential of a high-performance team and improving customer service. I am convinced he has what it takes to succeed in this new challenge,” said Hugues Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Charles Malo, current President and Chief Operating Officer of the Containerboard Packaging segment recently informed the company that he wished to hand over the reins to devote himself to personal projects. He will be supporting Tardif throughout this transition. “I sincerely thank Charles for all his years of remarkable service. He leaves a lasting mark on the company, for which we are grateful to him. On behalf of all Cascaders, I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” said Simon.
The company also announces that Jérôme Porlier has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice-President, Tissue. Porlier is currently President and Chief Operating Officer of the Specialty Products group.
Lastly, the company confirms the appointment of Emmanuelle Migneault to the position of Vice-President, Excellence. Her mandate will be to support management teams in prioritizing and implementing value-creating opportunities. She will facilitate collaboration and support business units in implementing the plan.
“We have the talent and know-how to propel Cascades to new heights. Over the past few months, we have been focused on our business strategy and vision. We have many opportunities ahead of us, and the changes we are announcing today will position the Company to create greater synergies, to enhance customer experience, and will give us a strong momentum for future growth,” concluded Simon.
