Unimax announces the Appointment of Jean Novak as President and Chief Executive Officer

Boucherville, Quebec - The board of directors for Unimax, have announced the appointment of Jean Novak as president and chief executive officer of both companies. To ensure a smooth transition, Bruno Leclair, who announced his retirement in October 2021, will work closely with Mr. Novak before stepping down on May 31, 2022.  

Mr. Novak has more than 30 years of experience working for major corporations in a number of highly competitive industries, including telecommunications, technology, retail networks, and consumer goods. He has built and grown businesses throughout his career, successfully developing and leading new markets, introducing innovative new product lines, and redefining standards to continually provide an unmatched customer experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from HEC Montréal and a certificate in corporate governance from Université Laval.  

“I’m extremely pleased to welcome Jean to our company,” says Jocelyn Bernard, chairman of the board of Unimax Ltd. (Point S Canada) and Distribution Stox Inc. “Jean is a seasoned business manager, and I am confident that he will use his valuable experience to help both companies achieve their goals in the coming years. His exceptional experience will bring a great dynamic to our teams.”  

“I’m thrilled to be taking on this challenge and joining Unimax, a well established Canadian company that value performance, innovation, and entrepreneurship, namely within their network of over 875 dealers,” says Mr. Novak. “I’m grateful to the board of directors for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead the growth and development of our company in Canada.”