To support its strategic growth, Cascades Inc (TSX: CAS) is proud to announce the appointments of two Executive Vice-Presidents.
Mr. Jean-David Tardif has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice-President, Packaging. Mr. Tardif was, until last November, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Tissue Group. Jean-David Tardif holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA. He has worked in each of Cascades’ three groups since joining the Company in 1997. From 2013 to 2017 he was Vice-President, Consumer Products of the Tissue Papers business. He subsequently served as Vice-President, Operations, for the Company’s Containerboard Packaging segment from 2017 to 2019. Mr. Tardif returned to the Tissue Papers business in 2019 and has served as the Group’s President and Chief Operating Officer since then.
Jérôme Porlier will take up the position of Executive Vice-President, Tissue. Mr. Porlier was, until last November, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Specialty Products Group. Jérôme Porlier joined Cascades in 2012 and has held various roles within the Tissue Papers Group, including Plant Manager and General Manager. In 2019, he joined the Specialty Products Group as Vice-President of Operations and subsequently as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Porlier has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA and has also completed Six Sigma’s Black Belt Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement training.
“Jean-David and Jérôme are mobilizing and well-organized managers appreciated for their positive leadership. They demonstrated the full extent of their talent for fostering the full potential of high-performance teams and improving customer service. I am convinced they have what it takes to succeed in these new challenges," said Cascades President and Chief Executive Officer Hugues Simon.
About Cascades
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs. The company employs 10,000 women and men, who work in a network of nearly 70 production units in North America. Driven by its management philosophy, 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 Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.
