POINTE-CLAIRE, Québec — FPInnovations has appointed Mathiew Blouin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 13, as part of the organization’s planned leadership transition.

Blouin succeeds Stéphane Renou after serving as Vice President of Industry Partnerships for the past two years.

Leadership Transition Supports Industry Collaboration

FPInnovations said the appointment is part of a planned succession strategy aimed at ensuring continuity in its research, innovation and industry collaboration programs.

In his previous role, Blouin led partnerships between FPInnovations and stakeholders across Canada’s forest products sector, helping advance applied research and technology adoption.

More Than Two Decades of Forest Industry Experience

Blouin brings more than 20 years of experience in forestry operations, applied research and organizational leadership.

He began his career in 2005 as a forestry supervisor with Arbec Forest Products before joining FPInnovations as a researcher in 2009.

During his time at the organization, he held several leadership positions, including:

• Business Development Specialist
• Business Development Manager
• Industry Sector Leader for Forestry Operations
• Director of Industrial Partners
• Vice President of Industry Partnerships

His appointment reflects a long-standing career focused on strengthening collaboration between research organizations and the forest products industry.

Continuing Innovation in Canada’s Forest Sector

FPInnovations is one of Canada’s leading forest sector research organizations, supporting innovation across forestry, wood products, pulp and paper, biomaterials and sustainable resource management.

As President and CEO, Blouin is expected to continue advancing research initiatives that help improve productivity, sustainability and competitiveness across Canada’s forest products industry.

Last Updated on 21/07/2026 by Jota Machinery