Cascades Inc.
Mr. Mario Plourde has been Executive Advisor for Cascades Inc. since June 17, 2024, a company specialized in manufacturing, converting and marketing packaging and tissue products. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of this company from 2013 to 2024, and over the years has held a number of positions, including Plant Manager and General Manager in the Plastics Sector, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, President of Cascades Specialty Products Group in Canada and the United States, before becoming Chief Operating Officer and President of Cascades Inc.
Mr. Plourde sits on the Board of Directors of the Charles-Bruneau Foundation, a pediatric oncology research fund. He also plays a key role in other organizations, associations and causes such as Centraide Centre-du-Québec. He has received the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau Builder Award and the Pioneer Award on several occasions.