Hugues Simon to succeed Mario Plourde as President and CEO of Cascades
A graduate in administration from the Université de
"We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Hugues as President and CEO," said
"It is with great humility that I am joining the team at Cascades, a company with both a rich history and deeply ingrained values. I am proud to join a company that is recognized as a pioneer in recycling and the circular economy committed to innovation and a client-centric approach, all of which is reflected in the quality of its products and its people," said
"It is with great emotion that I am announcing my retirement after nearly 40 years at Cascades. It has been a great privilege to work with the Lemaire family and the entire Cascades team. I am leaving with the knowledge that the Company is in an excellent position as it embarks on this new chapter," stated
"On behalf of Cascades employees and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Mario for his outstanding leadership over the past 11 years as President and CEO, and for his exceptional tenure at Cascades. Mario is a visionary who has contributed greatly to building Cascades into the company it is today. Under his leadership, the Company implemented an essential strategic refocus and modernized its asset base, management tools, and business processes. Several major projects were also successfully completed, including Cascades' largest investment ever: the
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The Company employs 10,000 talents across a network close to 70 facilities in North America. Driven by its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades' shares trade on the
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