Francois Fortier
About Francois Fortier
Francois Fortier is the Regional Sales Manager for Canada at Nikola Corporation, with extensive experience in sales and management roles across various companies in the commercial vehicle industry.
Current Role at Nikola Corporation
Francois Fortier is presently serving as the Regional Sales Manager for Canada at Nikola Corporation. Holding this position since 2023, he is establishing himself as the primary contact for Nikola in the Canadian market. His role involves managing and expanding Nikola's reach in the region, leveraging his experience in sales and deep understanding of the market.
Previous Experience at Dana Incorporated
Prior to joining Nikola Corporation, Francois Fortier worked at Dana Incorporated, where he held the position of Senior OEM Account Manager from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, he served as a Senior Sales & Service Manager in Eastern Canada, and also as a Sales/Service Manager covering Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes from 2013 to 2023. His roles at Dana Incorporated spanned over a decade, demonstrating his significant tenure and experience in the industry.
Sales Management Career
Francois Fortier has held various sales management positions throughout his career. Before his tenure at Dana Incorporated, he was a Sales Manager at Excellence Peterbilt from 2011 to 2013, and at Hino Motors Sales from 2009 to 2011. He also worked as a Sales Manager at Camions Inter-Anjou from 2006 to 2009. These roles involved responsibilities such as negotiation, advertising sales, budgeting, business planning, and market planning.
Education and Industry Expertise
Francois Fortier holds a degree in Comptabilité / Marketing from Université de Montréal and a DEC in Marketing and Administration from Cegep Joliette. His educational background, combined with a strong professional focus, has equipped him with expertise in electrification for commercial vehicles and buses. Additionally, he possesses skills in negotiation, advertising sales, budgeting, business planning, and market planning, further solidifying his proficiency in the sales and management consulting industry.
Experience in Electrification for Commercial Vehicles
With a strong background in the electrification of commercial vehicles and buses, Francois Fortier has contributed significantly to the field. His extensive experience in this area underscores his capability to drive innovation and efficiency within the commercial vehicle sector, particularly in his current role at Nikola Corporation. His knowledge and skills in this domain are critical to his success and the companies he has represented.