Savaria Announces Appointment of New Board Member
January 11 2023 - 5:05PM
Savaria Corporation (“Savaria”) (TSX: SIS) a global leader in the
accessibility industry, announces today that Ms. Anne Le
Breton will be joining its Board of Directors effective as of the
date hereof.
“We are very pleased to welcome Anne to our
Board of Directors. Her leadership skills and human resources
experience will certainly strengthen the Board’s ability to support
management as they continue taking the necessary steps to ensure
Savaria remains a frontrunner in all aspects in the accessibility
industry,” said Marcel Bourassa, Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer.
Ms. Le Breton has over 25 years of experience in human resources
and is recognized for her leadership and ability to develop human
potential in a fast-growing company. Having worked in the United
States and in Switzerland, and with teams based internationally,
Ms. Le Breton stands out for her global vision of human capital
management and her ability to promote an inclusive culture.
Throughout her career, she has developed a strong aptitude for
employee engagement and experience, talent management, succession
planning and labor relations. Since 2011, she has held various
leadership roles at Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. including
Vice-President Human Resources Manufacturing Operations, North
America; Vice-President Human Resources, Product Engineering and
Manufacturing Operations; and Vice-President Human Resources,
Global Sales and Manufacturing Operations. Since 2016, she has
served as Executive Vice-President, Talent and Culture. She has
also served on the Board of Directors of Barrette Outdoor Living,
Inc. and holds a degree in Industrial Relations from the University
of Montreal.
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: |
Marcel BourassaPresident and Chief Executive
Officer1.800.661.5112mbourassa@savaria.com |
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