Board of Directors - Uni-Select

Michelle Cormier

Lead Director

Michelle Cormier is a senior-level executive with experience in financial management, corporate finance, turnaround and strategic advisory situations and corporate governance. She possesses capital markets background with extensive experience in public markets in Canada and the United States. Ms. Cormier is currently operating partner for the Québec-based investments of Wynnchurch Capital Canada, Ltd., a private equity firm. Prior to Wynnchurch, she was CFO of a family office, spent 13 years in senior management and as CFO of a large North American forest products company. She spent 8 years in various management positions with Alcan Aluminium Limited.

Ms. Cormier sits on the Board of Directors of Cascades Inc. and is lead director, Chair of its Audit and Finance Committee and a member of its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Champion Iron Limited and is a member of its Audit, Remuneration and Nomination and ESG Committees.

Ms. Cormier holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Bishop’s University. She is a member of the Québec Order of Chartered Professional Accountants. She articled with Ernst & Young LLP. She is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Board of Directors (2016), Lead Director (2021)

Martin Garand

Director

Martin Garand joined CDPQ in 2006 and has been Senior Director, Québec Relationship Investing since 2013. Prior thereto, Mr. Garand held various positions at CDPQ with the most recent as Director, Private Placements Privés Québec from 2011 to 2013.

Mr. Garand served as a director of Ovivo Water Inc. from 2019 to 2020 and has been an investment professional for over 20 years.

Mr. Garand holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal, a Master of Science in Finance from HEC Montreal and he is a CFA Charterholder.

Board of Directors (2021)

Stéphane Gonthier

Director

Stéphane Gonthier is Chief Executive Officer of GardaWorld Cash Services. GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned business solutions and security services company, offering cash management services, physical and specialized security solutions. From September 2013 to May 2015, he served as President, CEO and director of 99 Cents Only Stores Inc., a leading extreme value retailer in California and the Southwestern United States. From September 2007 to September 2013, Mr. Gonthier was Chief Operating Officer of Dollarama Inc., Canada’s largest extreme value retail chain. Earlier in his career, Stéphane held numerous senior executive positions within Couche-Tard, one of the world’s largest convenience store chains.

Mr. Gonthier holds an LL.B. in Civil Law from the University of Montreal and an MBA from the University of Sherbrooke. He is a member of the Québec Bar Association. Mr. Gonthier was recognized as a recipient of the prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” award in Canada. He has served on numerous boards of directors of both public and private companies. He has been acting as strategic advisor for global and regional retailers, in North America and abroad.

Board of Directors (2019)

Matthew B. Kunica

Director

Matthew B. Kunica joined Birch Hill in 2003 and currently serves on the Boards of CCM Hockey, HomeEquity Bank and Bio Agri Mix. He has played a key role in Birch Hill’s investments in a diverse cross section of companies. Prior to joining Birch Hill, Mr. Kunica worked in the investment banking groups of both Credit Suisse First Boston and BMO Nesbitt Burns in Toronto. Mr. Kunica received his Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Board of Directors (2020)

Chantel E. Lenard

Director

Chantel E. Lenard presently serves as a Lecturer of Marketing in the MBA program at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She retired from Ford Motor Company in 2017, having served as the top marketing executive for Ford in both the U.S. and Asia. From 2013 to 2017, Ms. Lenard held the position of U.S. Chief Marketing Officer, leading the organization’s pricing, promotions, media, digital marketing, product strategy, and consumer experience activities. From 2010 to 2013, Ms. Lenard was based in Shanghai, China, as Vice President of Marketing for Ford’s Asia Pacific and Africa operations, where she led the marketing activities for 11 countries across the region. In addition to her Marketing roles, Ms. Lenard held a number of leadership positions in Strategy, Sales, Finance, and Purchasing during her 25-year career with Ford.

Ms. Lenard is a member of the Board of Directors and Compensation Committee of TTM Technologies, Inc. She holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University.

Board of Directors (2020)

Brian McManus

Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Uni-Select Inc. - Director

Brian McManus was a partner at Cafa Financial Corporation, a private investment bank headquartered in Montreal, until June 2021. Prior to joining Cafa in 2020, Mr. McManus spent over 18 years as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of Stella-Jones Inc., a leading producer and marketer of pressure treated wood products.

Mr. McManus is a member of the Board of Directors of CSL Group Inc. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Metro Inc. and is a member of its Audit Committee.

Mr. McManus holds a B.A. in Economics from McGill University and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University.

Board of Directors (2021), Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer (2021)

FREDERICK J. MIFFLIN

Director

Mr. Mifflin is an experienced public company director. He has been the Vice Chair of Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc., an independent investment banking firm in Canada since 2007. Prior thereto, he worked in increasingly senior roles in international banking, most recently as Vice Chairman and Global Head of Investment and Corporate Banking for one of Canada’s major banks, responsible for that firm’s business in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Mr. Mifflin is the Lead Director, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation and Governance Committees of Altius Minerals Corporation.

Mr. Mifflin holds a B. Comm (Hons) from Queen’s University, an MBA from the University of Chicago and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He was also Executive in Residence at INSEAD in France and Singapore.

Board of Directors (2019)

Pierre A. Raymond

Director

Mr. Raymond was originally appointed to the Board on March 18, 2019. As a partner of the law firm of Stikeman Elliott LLP, he was a seasoned Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance and Securities lawyer with public company board experience. He served as Chair of the firm from 2006 to 2012 and as a member of the Partnership Board and the Executive Committee from 1997 to 2012. Mr. Raymond was counsel to various corporations with regards to national and international transactions, securities offerings and financings and has significant M&A experience both as a lawyer and a member of boards of directors. After he stepped down as Chair of the firm, Mr. Raymond continued to coordinate the firm’s multiple country and regional initiatives and maintained a management role in the Montréal office, with a focus on client relations. He retired from the firm in 2014.

Mr. Raymond has served on the boards of directors of Imvescor Restaurants, Rona, Catalyst Paper Corporation and Pethealth.

Mr. Raymond holds a Law Degree from the University of Montreal.

Board of Directors (2019)

David G. Samuel

Director

David G. Samuel joined Birch Hill in 2005. He is Chairman of GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. and serves on the boards of directors of Cozzini Bros, Inc. and Softchoice Corp. Prior to joining Birch Hill, Mr. Samuel had over 15 years of experience in private equity, operations, consulting and investment banking. Mr. Samuel’s experience includes serving as President, Rogers Cable (High Speed Internet Access) and working at McKinsey & Company and Morgan Stanley. Mr. Samuel received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his HBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, Western University.

Board of Directors (2020)

MEMBERS

Michelle Cormier

Martin Garand

Stéphane Gonthier

Matthew B. Kunica

Chantel E. Lenard

Brian McManus

FREDERICK J. MIFFLIN

Pierre A. Raymond

David G. Samuel

Committees

Michelle Cormier

Martin Garand

Stéphane Gonthier

Matthew B. Kunica

Chantel E. Lenard

Brian McManus

FREDERICK J. MIFFLIN

Pierre A. Raymond

David G. Samuel