BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Bruno Leclair, president and CEO of Unimax Ltd. and tire wholesaler Distribution Stox, is planning to leave the companies at the end of May 2022 for a "well-deserved retirement."
Mr. Leclair joined Unimax in 2011 as president and CEO and has held both positions at Distribution Stox since its founding in September 2016.
During his tenure, Mr. Leclair helped Unimax shift from a co-operative model to that of a corporate entity, oversaw the transition of the Unipneu banner toward Point S and the creation of Point S Canada and Distribution Stox. He also took part in the creation of Point S North America.
The company praised Mr. Leclair for providing "exceptional leadership, visionary thinking and boundless dedication to our network, leaving in place a high-quality team."
"I would like to thank Bruno for his exemplary contribution to the strategy and growth initiatives of Points S Canada, as well as for the creation of Distribution Stox," Jocelyn Bernard, board chair of both Unimax and Distribution Stox, said.
"Bruno was a driving force behind the growth of Unimax and Distribution Stox. We are all deeply grateful to him, and I wish to personally highlight his many contributions.
"After such a productive career spanning over 35 years, I wish him a wonderful, long and rewarding retirement."
Mr. Leclair thanked the past and current members of the two boards of directors, his management team and every one of his employees "all of whom offered me tremendous support during the implementation of this corporate shift."
"It is with much emotion that I will be leaving my duties this coming spring for what I deem to be a well-deserved retirement," he said. "The time has come for me to take better advantage of life in terms of my family and, especially, to embrace a change of pace."
Prior to joining Unimax in 2011, Mr. Leclair held executive positions in the furniture and soft goods industries.
The companies' boards of directors have begun the recruitment process to find his successor.
