Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters names Chair
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Patrick Oland succeeds Elise Maheu, Vice President, Government Affairs, United States and Canada, 3M Canada Company, who has served as Chair since 2021.
OTTAWA — Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) appoints Patrick Oland, Chief Financial Officer, Moosehead Breweries Limited, to Chair of its national board of directors.
Oland succeeds Elise Maheu, Vice President, Government Affairs, United States and Canada, 3M Canada Company, who has served as Chair since 2021, after joining the board in 2015.
His appointment was announced by the organization’s national board last week following its Annual Manufacturing Conference held in Ottawa.
“Patrick brings a wealth of experience and business acumen to this important position,” said Dennis Darby, President and CEO of CME. “We are thrilled that he will be at the helm during this critical time in Canada’s manufacturing history. I would also like to thank Elise, who has helped steer our national association with so much passion and expertise for nearly 10 years.”
Oland first joined CME’s board in 2017, serving as a Vice Chair. As Chair, he will focus on ensuring CME continues to work to enhance the country’s competitive position through policy advocacy with all levels of government and training programs.
“I am honoured to serve as Chair of CME. The organization plays a critical role in helping Canadian manufacturers succeed in today’s challenging global environment,” he said. “As a member of a sixth-generation family brewing business, I am a big believer in our ability as a country to compete against the best.”
