Sylvain Foisy
About Sylvain Foisy
Sylvain Foisy is a Regional Manager at Motion, with extensive experience in brand marketing and business development across various international markets. He has held significant roles at British American Tobacco and Canada Meat Group, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic capabilities.
Current Role at Motion
Sylvain Foisy serves as the Regional Manager at Motion, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from North Bay, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regional operations and driving strategic initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at Rapid Dose Therapeutics
Prior to his current role, Sylvain worked as a Business Development Consultant at Rapid Dose Therapeutics from 2020 to 2021. His tenure lasted for 10 months in North Bay, Ontario, where he focused on developing business strategies and fostering growth opportunities.
Career at British American Tobacco
Sylvain Foisy has extensive experience with British American Tobacco, where he held multiple positions over several years. His roles included Head of Premium and New Categories in Montreal from 2018 to 2019, Regional Sales Director for Central Canada from 2012 to 2015 in Toronto, and Global Brand Manager for Dunhill in London from 2015 to 2017. He also served as Head of Brand Marketing in France and held various other marketing and sales roles.
Educational Background
Sylvain studied at several institutions, achieving a B Soc. Sc. in Political Sciences and Public Management from the University of Ottawa from 1992 to 1996. He completed the Strategic Marketing Program at IMD Business School in 2004 and the Effective Leadership Program at The Leadership Trust in 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Finance of Non-Financial Managers certification from McGill University in 2010.
Leadership and Strategic Skills
Sylvain is recognized for his ability to create optimal environments for high-performing teams through a positive leadership style. He has a proven track record in building strong relationships with partners and customers. His expertise includes leading commercial and strategic teams across various international cities, driving strategic thinking, and simplifying complex concepts.