Hugues Lapointe
About Hugues Lapointe
Hugues Lapointe is a Senior Account Manager at TELUS Agriculture and Agri Food in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with over a decade of experience in key account management in the food and beverage industry.
Title and Current Position
Hugues Lapointe holds the position of Senior Account Manager at TELUS Agriculture and Agri Food. He is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In this role, he has been instrumental in digitalizing the supply chain from farm to table, demonstrating his capability to adapt to technological advancements within the agriculture and agri-food sectors.
Career at TELUS
Hugues Lapointe is currently employed at TELUS, working in the Agriculture and Agri Food division. He plays a pivotal role as a Senior Account Manager, contributing to the digital transformation of supply chains from farm to table. This position highlights his expertise in account management and his ability to drive significant technical and operational changes in the food and agriculture sectors.
Career Progression at Keurig Canada
Hugues Lapointe spent five years at Keurig Canada, where he held three different roles. Starting as a Key Account Manager from 2010 to 2012, he then became Chef des Ventes-Field Sales Manager, a position he held for three years. He concluded his tenure at Keurig Canada as the National Key Account Manager for Costco from 2015 to 2016. His career at Keurig showcases strong progression and a deepening of his account management skills.
Previous Professional Experience
Before joining TELUS, Hugues Lapointe accumulated extensive experience in several companies. He worked at Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd as a Customer Development Manager from 2019 to 2020 and from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the Directeur des ventes et Gérant des comptes majeurs at DMB Distribution Alimentaire Inc. from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes roles at Parmalat Canada, where he was a Key Account Manager from 2008 to 2010.
Expertise in Key Account Management
Hugues Lapointe has over a decade of experience in key account management, particularly in the food and beverage industry. This extensive experience across various companies has helped him develop a robust background in managing national key accounts and driving customer development initiatives. His experience managing national key accounts, including Costco during his tenure at Keurig Canada, further solidifies his expertise in this area.