Jean-David Tardif


Executive Vice-President, Packaging  


 

Jean-David raised and studied in Sherbrooke. In 1994, he did his first university internship in mechanical engineering at the Kingsey Falls Paper Mill (PKF). After obtaining his bachelor's degree, he was hired in March 1997 as a Maintenance Supervisor at PKF. Always striving to improve his skills, he obtained his MBA from the Université de Sherbrooke in 2003 as part of a management development project.

Jean-David has climbed the ranks of the company's three groups one by one. From Project Engineer to Production Supervisor, he became Plant Manager, General Manager and Vice-President before becoming President of the Tissue Group in 2019. Jean-David was appointed Executive Vice-President of the Packaging Business Sector in 2024.

He is recognized as an inspiring leader with integrity, who listens, brings people together and is accessible. He generates trust, respect and commitment from his employees.

Jean-David his also very involved with the Fondation Charles-Bruneau through the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau since 2019.

Family man, Jean-David is actively involved in his two children's activities. Passionate about cars, he also enjoys skiing, cycling, and traveling with his wife and children.

 


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