Savaria Announces Two Key Changes for Leadership
2023年11月30日 - 9:45PM
Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS) a global leader in the
accessibility industry, announces the appointment of Sébastien
Bourassa to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer,
while Marcel Bourassa will become Executive Chairman of the Board.
Both changes are effective January 1st, 2024.
“I purchased Savaria 34 years ago and I am so proud of what we
have accomplished together as a company. From a small Québec
operation, to a global leader in our industry, it has been a
fantastic journey. People who have met me know that Savaria is my
passion. In my new role, I will focus on our acquisition strategy
and the Savaria One initiatives that will contribute to our growth
plans, while serving as a mentor to Savaria’s next generation of
leaders,” said Marcel Bourassa.
Sébastien Bourassa has truly grown up in the business learning
technical operations, sales functions and overall business
strategy. He has a proven track record of pioneering key
manufacturing expansion sites including Savaria Huizhou (China) in
2007, and more recently leading the planning and opening of Savaria
Mexico in 2022. Mr. Sébastien Bourassa is currently Chief Operating
Officer of Savaria and prior to that he held the position of Vice
President, Operations and Integration.
“I am excited for the future and also humbled by this
opportunity to lead Savaria alongside our management team. It has
been my life and I still love to go into the field to meet
customers and participate in installations around the world. It
energizes me to find ways for us to grow, to improve, and to have
fun doing important work that helps people improve their mobility,”
concluded Sébastien Bourassa.
Mr. Marcel Bourassa is currently President, CEO
and Chairman of Savaria. He has held these positions since 2002
when Savaria became publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSX).
About Savaria Corporation
Savaria Corporation (savaria.com) is a global
leader in the accessibility industry. It provides accessibility
solutions for the physically challenged to increase their comfort,
their mobility and their independence. Its product line is one of
the most comprehensive on the market. Savaria designs,
manufactures, distributes and installs accessibility equipment,
such as stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, vertical and
inclined wheelchair lifts and elevators for home and commercial
use. It also manufactures and markets a comprehensive selection of
pressure management products for the medical market, medical beds
for the long-term care market, as well as an extensive line of
medical equipment and solutions for the safe handling of patients,
including ceiling lifts and slings. In addition, Savaria converts
and adapts vehicles for personal and commercial uses. The
Corporation operates a sales network of dealers worldwide and
direct sales offices in North America, Europe (UK, The Netherlands,
Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Poland and Czech Republic), Australia
and China. Savaria employs approximately 2,250 people globally and
its plants are located across Canada, the United States, Mexico,
Europe and China.
For further information: |
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Marcel BourassaPresident and Chief Executive
Officer1.800.661.5112mbourassa@savaria.com |
Stephen Reitknecht, CPA, CAChief Financial Officer1.800.661.5112,
ext. 3370sreitknecht@savaria.com |
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