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Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Responsible for the leadership and driving of Valmet and customer Performance and Reliability Improvement Agreements. Work side by side with key customers, bringing the full complement of Valmet global specialists, technology and solutions, to maximize the output and quality of production.

Montreal, Que, Canada

Managed the paper machine testing group, and product development for the North American market. Initially the main responsibilities consisted of achieving profitability and product quality targets, while building the skills of an inexperienced team. Later focus was on upgrading testing methods, equipment, and to expand product scope to troubleshooting to better reflect market changes. Equipment and software selected became standard for all Valmet global service locations and North American roll service shops.

St-Laurent, Que, Canada

Develop and manage the new Canadian PRS business group, as part of Valmet’s reorganisation of the service business. The group consists of machine assessment and field service specialists servicing North America. Critical responsibilities include establishing operating models and procedures to achieve business sales and profitability targets. Key tasks include product development, process improvement, resource development, and sales support.

Business Administration And Management, General

Part of the Valmet Edge program for the development of young professionals: * helps participants to broaden their view of the company's.

B. Eng, Mechanical Engineering

Graduated with distinction (top 10%)