MONTRÉAL, Aug. 14,
2024 /CNW/ - Groupe Touchette, the largest
Canadian-owned tire distributor, is delighted to announce the
appointment of Mr. Francis Lalonde
as Vice President, Supply Chain, effective July 2, 2024. With extensive experience in
operations management, distribution, procurement, and
transportation, Mr. Lalonde brings a wealth of expertise that will
support Groupe Touchette's supply chain development goals and
contribute to the company's ongoing growth.
Over the past two decades, Francis
Lalonde has held several senior management positions,
including Regional Vice President of Operations for Quebec and Atlantic
Canada at Sysco Canada, Vice President of Transportation at
Wal-Mart Canada, and Chief Commercial Officer at KNNX. A native of
Quebec, he holds a Bachelor's
degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in International
Relations from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). He has
also earned an executive certificate in Management and Leadership
from MIT Sloan School of Management, as
well as a certificate in Business Excellence from the University of California, Berkeley.
"Francis possesses a unique ability to engage directly with all
stakeholders, providing an accurate assessment of the situation and
ultimately making the best decisions for the organization,"
emphasized Nicolas Touchette,
Co-owner and CEO of Groupe Touchette. "He possesses excellent
business acumen, and we are confident that he will help sustain our
growth and prepare us for the challenges ahead," he concluded.
Francis Lalonde expressed his
excitement about joining Groupe Touchette and shared his enthusiasm
for the opportunities ahead. "I am not only eager to work closely
with the talented team at Groupe Touchette but also to contribute
to the success of a company renowned for its operational expertise,
inspiring journey, and deep respect for its employees," he said.
The entire team at Groupe Touchette extends a warm welcome and
wishes him great success in his new role.
About Groupe Touchette Inc.
Founded by André Touchette in 1979, Groupe Touchette Inc., the
largest Canadian-owned tire distributor, has been recognized for
over 40 years for its expertise and superior level of service to
manufacturers, car dealers and independent customers. Today, led by
Nicolas Touchette and Frédéric
Bouthillier, the company headquartered in Montréal specializes in
value-added tire distribution services. Groupe Touchette employs
over 1,800 people and has a presence across Canada with more than 50 distribution centers.
Through its TireLink and DT Tire Banners, Groupe Touchette is
servicing car manufacturers, car dealerships and independent tire
retailers. The company also serves Canadian consumers under the
retail banners Tirecraft, Integra Tire, Signature Tire,
Tireland/Ici Pneu, Tire Partners/Pneu Solutions, Pneu Select,
MécaniPneu, Pneus Chartrand Mécanique, Pneus Express Mécanique,
Pneus Bélisle and Touchette Motorsport. For more information, visit
grtouchette.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
SOURCE Groupe Touchette