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Martial Hamel

Chief Executive Officer

Éric Bussières

Chief Financial Officer

Éric Trudeau

Chief People, Culture and Corporate Affairs

François Berthiaume

Senior Vice President, Finance

Michael Carlson Sanimax

Michael Carlson

Senior Vice President, Sales

Terry Finn

Senior Vice President –
Country Manager Canada

Donn Johnson

Senior Vice President –
Country Manager USA

Miguel Caro

Senior Vice President – Country Manager Colombia

Brent Muir

Vice President, Legal

Michael Karman

Vice President – Procurement and Transportation USA

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Martial Hamel

Chief Executive Officer

With a relentless focus on the overall strategic initiatives of the company and a gift for nurturing a positive company culture, Martial is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving excellence in every aspect of Sanimax. Having joined Sanimax in 2010, Martial was a key executive in the transformation of our customer experience and supply chain operations, which was realized over a three-year period through the implementation of major company-wide initiatives. Following this, he successfully held the positions of Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and President, North America until becoming the global President & Chief Operating Officer.

Most recently, Martial accepted the role of CEO, further solidifying his position as a driving force behind our continued success. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of accomplishments, Martial leads the team with a combination of insight, passion for excellence, and dedication to deliver our vision. His approachable demeanor and collaborative spirit have helped create an environment where people can reach their full potential.

Martial holds an MBA from Athabasca University as well as a master’s degree in supply chain and logistics management. He was named “Supply Chain Executive of the Year” in 2017 by the Freight Management Association of Canada, in recognition of his leadership and innovative approach in the field of supply chain management.

In his spare time, you can find Martial and his family visiting the Laurentides, north of Montreal, where they enjoy hiking, skiing, and watersports.

Éric Bussières

Chief Financial Officer

Eric Bussières joins the Sanimax team with an impressive background leading finance teams across a variety of industries. A highly experienced CFO with decades of expertise, he has held pivotal roles at respected organizations where he drove significant growth and development. His natural instincts for strategic vision along with his financial acumen have been fundamental to his success.

In his role as Sanimax CFO, Eric oversees financial strategies and operations, ensuring the company’s competitive edge and profitability. By providing timely, accurate, and complete financial information, Eric is a key player in supporting Sanimax’s business leaders in their various strategic initiatives and operational excellences. He holds a master’s degree in finance from Université de Sherbrooke, providing a solid foundation for his successful career. Eric’s hobbies include swimming, downhill skiing, and trekking with his family.

Éric Trudeau

Chief People, Culture and Corporate Affairs

With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in human resources management, Eric Trudeau is a seasoned professional dedicated to comprehending and addressing intricate business challenges. His expertise lies in delivering solutions that are aligned with corporate values and culture. Passionate about fostering the professional growth of employees, Eric excels as a change management facilitator, establishing collaborative partnerships with managers and effectively supporting the management of their teams. His keen focus extends to tackling recruitment hurdles, enhancing employee engagement, and optimizing talent retention strategies within the organizational framework.

Eric has held roles in human resources across diverse organizations, contributing his skills to Komatsu and General Mills. From 2007 to 2013, Eric was the corporate director of People & Culture at Sanimax. From 2013 to 2018, Eric served as the vice president of human resources for Group Robert. Here, he supported the growth of the company by helping develop an HR culture that included an efficient recruiting structure, leadership development, and a restructured management and leadership team. Eric returned to Sanimax after his time at Group Robert armed with established expertise and experience to help the organization renew itself, specifically in recruiting and talent development.

Today, Eric is dedicated to ensuring Sanimax has the right people in the right roles at the right time, with a vision for developing individuals as the company’s future leaders. In his free time, Eric enjoys sports, specifically road-biking in the summer and downhill skiing in the winter, and cooking for friends and family.

François Berthiaume

Senior Vice President, Finance

With over 25 years of professional experience in companies with national and worldwide operations, François brings a wealth of expertise to Sanimax. His career with the company began in early 2015, when he was drawn to Sanimax’s entrepreneurial spirit and international
presence.

Focused on improving and optimizing results and processes, François seeks to strike the right balance between strategy and fieldwork. An ambitious, mobilizing leader, François’s strong analytical abilities help drive his commitment to sustainable growth and facilitating decision making within the organization. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, merger and acquisition, financing, management of accounting and financial operations, as well as business and financial process reengineering.

Over the years, François has held key positions in various industries, shaping his diverse skillset and strategic outlook. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Sherbrooke and is a proud member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA) and the Québec Chapter of Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada).

 

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Michael Carlson
Senior Vice President, Sales

Michael Carlson began his career at a beef processing plant that was, at the time, North America’s largest slaughter and processing plant. Here he began merchandising finished products, starting with meat and bone meal and then moving to edible tallow. Michael’s expertise in trading was further developed during his nine-year tenure at a commodity trading company. 

After over a decade of working directly in trading cash commodities, Michael transitioned his career to the rendering industry, joining Sanimax – then Anamax – where he continues to play a key role in finished product sales. In his current role, Michael oversees North American finished sales teams and collaborates with our South American companies to build opportunities for exporting fats and oils. His passion for the business coupled with his ability to build and mentor strong teams has been a driving force throughout his career.

Now, with over 30 years of his experience dedicated to Sanimax, Michael has played a key role in generating, developing, and growing the company’s finished goods sales and third-party business. His dedication to mentoring and coaching has contributed to his success in building effective teams and achieving strategic goals.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Morningside University. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors – upland and waterfowl hunting, salmon fishing, and bike riding – with his family.

Terry Finn

Senior Vice President –
Country Manager Canada

With a career highlighting achievements in sales and marketing, exemplary leadership, and a commitment to positive change, Terry stands as a testament to the transformative power of passion, dedication, and values-driven leadership. Since joining Sanimax in 2008, Terry has guided his teams to success. He motivates, engages, and develops employees to cultivate an atmosphere of operational excellence where they can thrive in a safe environment.

Terry’s professional background is rooted in sales and marketing, where he honed his leadership skills to foster strong relationships both internally and externally, making him a natural problem solver when challenges arise. Terry is dedicated to the delivery and execution of the organizational vision, ensuring the team consistently strives to be the very best in the industry.

Before joining Sanimax, Terry experienced much success at H.J. Heinz, where he moved up the ranks from sales representative to national sales manager in just ten years. More recently, he served as vice president of marketing and sales for Videotron, a leading Quebec telecommunications company. He holds a degree in business administration from Montreal’s Ecole des Haute Etudes Commerciales.

Donn Johnson
Senior Vice President –
Country Manager USA

With over 15 years of dedicated service to Sanimax, Donn is a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and operational achievements. He began his career at Sanimax as the U.S. financial controller. Over the years, he seamlessly transitioned into a leadership role within operations, capitalizing on his strong financial background to bring operational excellence to the U.S. operations.

In his current role, Donn focuses on strategic leadership, bringing teams together and empowering them to achieve their full potential. With his collaborative approach, combined with a results-driven mindset, Donn fosters a culture of excellence and success within Sanimax. His background in and commitment to continuous improvement has been instrumental in enhancing efficiency across the organization.

Donn holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and marketing, a master’s in business administration, and is a CPA. He has experience in a variety of industries, including the public accounting sector, capital equipment manufacturing, and a publicly traded energy company.

Miguel Caro

Senior Vice President – Country Manager Colombia

Miguel possesses a strong ability to form and lead commercial teams, along with extensive experience in negotiating materials, parts, and critical services within industrial and manufacturing sectors. 

Previously Vice President of Supply Chain at Sanimax Colombia, he has played a pivotal role in developing strategic business plans and managing various projects, including transportation logistics. He has effectively aligned diverse departments throughout the end-to-end process to achieve targeted goals in safety, volume, and profitability. 

Miguel holds a mechanical engineering degree from Universidad de los Andes and an MBA from Westfield Business School in Miami. Prior to joining Sanimax Colombia, he held roles as Supply Chain Director and Manager at Yara INTL, among others.

Brent Muir

Vice President, Legal

Brent joined Sanimax as the Vice President of Legal Affairs and Public Relations in 2019. After a successful 25-year business law practice during which he represented Sanimax, Brent transitioned into a five-year career as a Senior Vice President with an institutional asset management firm specializing in global investment strategies.

Brent holds the responsibility of the group’s legal function, oversees the public relations initiatives across the Sanimax geography and works closely with teams across the company. His engineering background combined with his deep understanding of Sanimax’s operations and values allows him to manage legal risks while benefitting from the appreciation of both technical and operational realities.

Brent holds an engineering degree from McGill University, a law degree from Ottawa University, is a member of Quebec’s Bar Association as well as Quebec Order of Chartered Administrators, Brent holds the Institute of Corporate Directors accreditation (ICD.D) having successfully completing the university of Torontos’ Rotman School of Management Directors Education Program.

Notably, Brent has actively contributed to several Boards of Directors and currently serves as the Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors of Sanimax Industries. His multifaceted expertise, coupled with a commitment to excellence, makes Brent an invaluable asset to our leadership team and the continued success of Sanimax.

Michael Karman

Vice President – Procurement and Transportation USA

After earning a degree in agricultural business, Mike Karman started his career at Sanimax. He began on the customer service team where he learned the basics of the rendering industry. From there, he moved to inside sales followed by international export logistics. Before long, he was working on the hides international sales team, where he traveled the world selling hides and established Sanimax’s global market in China. Following this, he moved to finished goods sales. After a decade on this side of the business, Mike shifted once again, leading the USA procurement group. Most recently, the USA transportation department was added to his supervision.

Mike has over thirty years at Sanimax, over which he has transitioned seamlessly across the organization. His vast experience in rendering has made him a pillar of Sanimax as he’s helped guide teams through challenges, spearheaded mergers and acquisitions, and been a leader in change management. Mike’s leadership style is rooted in relationships – with customers, vendors, and colleagues. A steward of agriculture, he takes pride in being an integral part of the industry that is essential to the circular economy.