Lassonde Industries Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer Succession Plan

Core Insights - Lassonde Industries Inc. has appointed Francis Trudeau as Executive Vice-President Finance, effective March 16, 2026, as part of a leadership transition that will see him become Chief Financial Officer on May 19, 2026, succeeding Éric Gemme who will retire on June 19, 2026 [1] Group 1: Leadership Transition - Francis Trudeau brings over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, having previously served as Vice-President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at BrainBox AI Inc. [2] - Trudeau has held senior leadership roles in various companies, including LGI Healthcare Solutions, Plus Company, Wise Blackman LLC, CGI Inc., and Arthur Andersen LLP [2] Group 2: Qualifications - Trudeau holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), and Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) [3] - He has an academic background that includes a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, a Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy from Concordia University, and an MBA from Université Laval [3] Group 3: Company Overview - Lassonde Industries Inc. is a leader in the North American food and beverage industry, developing and marketing a wide range of products, including fruit juices, specialty foods, and alcoholic beverages [5] - The company operates 19 plants in Canada and the United States, employing over 2,900 full-time equivalent employees [7]