Michael Michaud
About Michael Michaud
Michael Michaud serves as the Corporate Director of Procurement at Cascades, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in account management and sales, he has worked in various roles within the company and has a background in political science and law enforcement studies.
Work at Cascades
Michael Michaud has held multiple roles at Cascades since 2004. He currently serves as the Corporate Director of Procurement - NMR, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as Corporate Operations Support Manager - Sourcing in the Recovery Division from 2020 to 2022. Michaud also served as Manager of Account Sustainability for Southern Ontario from 2016 to 2020, and as Senior Account Manager from 2012 to 2016. His earlier roles at Cascades include Business Development Representative and Territory Representative, among others. Throughout his tenure, he has developed expertise in managing profit margins and setting commodity pricing.
Education and Expertise
Michael Michaud studied at York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Political Science with a focus on Canadian Government and Politics. He also attended Durham College, where he studied Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience, particularly in areas such as budget forecasting, productivity analysis, and managing accounts in a unionized environment.
Background
Before joining Cascades, Michael Michaud worked at Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd. as a Territory Manager from 2008 to 2011. He also gained experience at Enterprise Rent-A-Car as an Assistant Manager from 2000 to 2004. His career has been characterized by a strong focus on sales at the retail level and managing workforce responsibilities, including hiring and budgeting. Michaud has a proven track record in various sales and account management roles across different regions.
Achievements
Michael Michaud is known for his extensive experience in managing profit margins related to commodity pricing and service level efficiencies. He has successfully managed a workforce of over 50 employees, overseeing various operational responsibilities. His background includes drafting and documenting corporate-level policies and procedures, which highlights his capability in corporate governance and operational management.