MONTREAL, Oct. 29, 2025/ CNW/ – 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP) (” 5N+” or ” the Business”), a leading worldwide manufacturer of specialized semiconductors and efficiency products, today revealed that its Board of Directors has actually designated Richard Perron to the function of President, reliable November 1, 2025, in addition to his present function as Chief Financial Officer. This consultation belongs to the Business’s CEO succession strategy, with Mr. Perron anticipated to presume the function of President and President reliable May 31, 2026
Mr. Gervais Jacques will continue in his function as President through May 31, 2026, at which time he will be designated to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board. Luc Bertrand, present Chairman of the Board, will end up being Lead Independent Director. This shift strategy shows the Board of Directors’ dedication to a smooth CEO succession procedure to guarantee management connection and continued execution on 5N+’s tactical top priorities.
” Richard’s organization acumen, tactical insight and deep understanding of our sector make him the perfect option to lead 5N+ into the future,” stated Luc Bertrand, Chairman of the Board. “Because signing up with the Business in 2014, Richard has actually played a critical function in driving 5N+’s monetary method, advancing its development goals and enhancing total efficiency. We are positive that with Richard at the helm, 5N+ will continue to grow, innovate and raise the bar– for workers, clients and investors.”
” On behalf of the Board, I likewise wish to extend our deep thankfulness to Gervais for his remarkable management and vision as CEO given that 2021,” included Mr. Bertrand. “Gervais has actually contributed in forming the Business’s method and assisting 5N+ on a course of focused and sped up development, placing it well for the future. We are happy that he will continue to add to 5N+’s success as soon as he finishes his required as CEO, by offering indispensable assistance and management as Executive Chairman.”
The Business has actually started a detailed search procedure to recognize a follower for the Chief Financial Officer function.
Biographical Info
Richard Perron
Mr. Perron brings over thirty years of global organization experience, consisting of senior management functions in both high-technology and heavy markets. He has actually acted as Chief Financial Officer of 5N+ given that March 2014, leading worldwide monetary operations and other crucial tactical functions. In this function, he has actually played a critical part in refocusing the Business’s organization operations and supporting its development goals. Prior to signing up with 5N+, Mr. Perron was Chief Financial Officer and Technique Supervisor for Long Carbon Americas at ArcelorMittal. Because position, he was accountable for monetary oversight throughout all nations in the Americas. Mr. Perron holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Concordia University, in addition to a Master of Science in Administration, Management, and Accounting, and an MBA from the University of Sherbrooke He is a Licensed Public Accounting Professional (CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT) in the United States (IL & & DE) and a Chartered Specialist Accounting Professional (CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT) in Quebec, Canada
Gervais Jacques
Mr. Jacques was designated President and President of 5N+ in March 2022 after acting as Interim President and CEO given that December 2021 He has actually been a Director of the Business given that 2020. He is the previous Handling Director and Chief Commercial Officer of Rio Tinto Aluminium and has some 35 years of global management experience in metals and innovative products. Because signing up with 5N+, Mr. Jacques has actually concentrated on enhancing tactical collaborations with clients and driving lucrative development through disciplined execution, development and portfolio optimization. Under his management, the business has actually provided strong monetary efficiency and broadened its worldwide position in specialized semiconductors and important products. He holds a degree in chemical engineering from Université Laval and finished a Management and Technique program at the London Service School
About 5N+
5N+ is a leading worldwide manufacturer of specialized semiconductors and efficiency products. The Business’s ultra‐pure products frequently form the core component of its clients’ items. These clients depend on 5N+’s items to make it possible for efficiency and sustainability in their own items. 5N+ releases a series of exclusive and tested innovations to establish and produce its items. The Business’s items make it possible for different applications in numerous crucial markets, consisting of renewable resource, security, area, pharmaceutical, medical imaging and commercial. Headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, 5N+ runs R&D, production and malls in tactically situated centers all over the world consisting of Europe, The United States And Canada and Asia
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