Groupe Touchette Appoints Egil Moller Nielsen As Chief Operating Officer

Apr 02, 2025•4 months ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Groupe Touchette

Frédéric Poussard

Description

Groupe Touchette has appointed Egil Moller Nielsen as its new Chief Operating Officer, bringing extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management. Additionally, Frédéric Poussard continues to serve as the Chief Financial Officer. The leadership team is focused on driving growth and innovation as the company embarks on its next chapter.

Company Information

Company

Groupe Touchette

About

Groupe Touchette Inc., one of the largest Canadian-owned tire distributors, was founded more than 40 years ago by André Touchette. Groupe Touchette is recognized for its expertise and superior level of service to manufacturers, car dealers and independent customers. Led by Nicolas Touchette and Frédéric Bouthillier, the company headquartered in Montréal specializes in value-added tire distribution services. Groupe Touchette has more than 1,000 employees and is present across Canada with more than two dozen distribution centres. Through its TireLink and DT Tire Banners, Groupe Touchette is servicing car manufacturers, car dealerships and independent tire retailers. The company also serves Canadian consumers under the retail banners Tireland/Ici Pneu, Tire Partners/Pneu Solutions, Pneus Chartrand Mécanique, Pneus Express Mécanique and Touchette Motorsport. https://www.grtouchette.com/

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