CANADA – The Board of Directors of Tafisa Canada has recently begun the search for a new CEO to succeed Mr. Louis Brassard.

This succession plan aims to ensure a smooth transition by allowing the incoming CEO to benefit from Mr. Brassard’s mentorship over a transition period extending into 2025. Mr. Brassard, who joined Tafisa in 1994 and has been CEO since 2003, has significantly contributed to the company’s growth and success.

“Louis has not only driven Tafisa’s growth but also positioned it as a leading supplier of innovative, high-quality decorative products across various sectors. His unwavering dedication and clear vision have been instrumental, and we are pleased that he will continue to support the company and the team beyond the transition period. On behalf of the board and the entire team, I extend our sincere thanks for his exceptional contribution,” said Mr. Paulo Azevedo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tafisa and Efanor.

Tafisa, a subsidiary of Sonae Capital Industrials within the Efanor group, operates one of North America’s largest particleboard manufacturing facilities. Established in 1992 in Quebec’s Lac-Mégantic region, Tafisa employs nearly 400 people and serves residential and commercial markets across North America. The company is renowned for its sustainable practices, including the integration of recovered and recycled wood fiber into its manufacturing processes, solidifying its global leadership in particleboard production.