MONTREAL, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Vortex Structures Aquatiques International (www.vortex-intl.com), manufacturer and world leader in the field of aquatic games, has appointed Sylvain Dugas as Chief Operating Officer .
In this newly created role, Mr. Dugas will be responsible for the business of the company with a focus on optimizing operational efficiency and organizational capacity as Vortex continues to grow. He will report to Stephen Hamelin, President and CEO of the company.
Mr. Dugas brings more than two decades of operational experience, including in the areas of supply chain, production, planning, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, quality, manufacturing, maintenance and logistics services. He was previously Vice President of Operations in Canada for dormakaba and Vice President of Operational Excellence at Pharmascience, Canada’s largest pharmaceutical company.
“Through his experiences in a wide range of industries, Sylvain brings best practices in manufacturing and supply chain management, practices that go beyond our internal perspective. We are delighted to be able to benefit from his knowledge and approach which will contribute to the growth of Vortex, ”said Mr. Hamelin.
“For a company that is in its third decade, Vortex continues to innovate with its industry-leading offering. Throughout my career, I have worked as a change agent to improve performance based on best practices in continuous improvement and human resource management. At the same time, I see myself as a people-focused leader because employee engagement is an important part of improving business performance, ”says Dugas.
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal, Mr. Dugas completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Quebec in Montreal. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Rencontre Théâtre Ados in Laval, Quebec.
About Vortex
Since 1995, Vortex has revolutionized the way children and families play together in urban spaces, water parks and resorts around the world. With over 8,000 facilities in 50 countries and across five continents, our innovative approach to water play has helped communities and businesses thrive, leaving its mark long after families are out of the water.
To learn more about Vortex’s water play solutions, please visit the company’s website at: www.vortex-intl.com.
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