Yann Périard
About Yann Périard
Yann Périard serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Hortau, where he has worked since 2024. He holds a Doctorate in Soil and Environmental Sciences from Université Laval and has extensive experience in agricultural science research.
Current Role at Hortau
Yann Périard serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Hortau, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Saint-Nicolas, where he leads scientific initiatives and research efforts within the organization. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of agronomic science projects that align with Hortau's mission.
Education and Expertise
Yann Périard has a robust academic background in agronomy and environmental soil science. He earned a Baccalauréat en agronomie from Université Laval, focusing on soils and environment from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his studies with a Maîtrise en sols et environnement, specializing in irrigation and drainage from 2010 to 2012. He completed his Doctorat en sols et environnement at Université Laval from 2012 to 2016, with an emphasis on soil physics.
Previous Experience at Hortau
Prior to his current role, Yann Périard held several positions at Hortau. He worked as an Ag Science Researcher from 2016 to 2022, where he contributed to various research projects in agronomy. Following this, he served as the Director of Ag Sciences from 2022 to 2024, overseeing the scientific direction and strategy of the agronomy department.
Research Role at Université Laval
Yann Périard began his career in academia as an Auxiliaire de recherche at Université Laval from 2008 to 2010. In this role, he supported research initiatives within the Department of Soils and Agro-Food Engineering, gaining valuable experience that contributed to his later roles in the agronomic field.