Rejean Nadeau, CEO of Olymel, a major meat cooperative based in Quebec, died of cancer this past week at the age of 71. Nadeau assumed the presidency of the cooperative in 1996 and embarked on an expansion program, including acquisition of competitors and branding of products for national distribution in Canada.
Ghislain Gervais, Chair of the Boards of Olymel and the Solio Cooperative, expressed appreciation for his achievements. Yanick Gervais, Senior Vice President of Operations, has assumed the duties of CEO until a successor is appointed.