Jean David Tardif, Eng, MBA
About Jean David Tardif, Eng, MBA
Jean David Tardif is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Tissue Group, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience within the company, having worked in various roles since 1997, and holds an MBA and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Université de Sherbrooke.
Current Role at Cascades Tissue Group
Jean David Tardif serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Tissue Group, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Candiac, Quebec, Canada, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. His leadership is focused on enhancing productivity and driving growth within the tissue segment of Cascades.
Previous Positions at Cascades
Tardif has held multiple roles at Cascades throughout his career. He served as Directeur d'usine from 2007 to 2011, where he managed factory operations in Candiac. He also worked as Superviseur de projets, maintenance et production from 1997 to 2000 in Kingsey Falls. His executive roles included Vice-président exécutif - Produits de consommation Amérique du Nord from 2015 to 2017 and Vice-président exécutif - Produits de consommation Canada from 2013 to 2015, both in Candiac.
Education and Expertise
Jean David Tardif holds an MBA from Université de Sherbrooke, which he completed from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 1992 to 1997. His educational background supports his extensive experience in operations and management within the tissue and packaging sectors.
Career Timeline at Cascades
Tardif's career at Cascades spans several roles over more than two decades. He began as Superviseur de projets, maintenance et production from 1997 to 2000, followed by Directeur de production from 2000 to 2002. He continued to advance through various leadership positions, including Directeur général - Produits de consommation Canada from 2011 to 2013 and Vice-President, Operations, Containerboard from 2018 to 2019.