Cascades Inc. has announced that Allan Hogg, the company’s Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will retire in the second half of 2027, concluding a 36-year career with the company, including 16 years in the CFO position.
By communicating his decision well in advance, Hogg is allowing Cascades to plan the leadership transition carefully and conduct a thorough search for his successor.
Since joining Cascades in 1990, Hogg has held several key leadership positions before being appointed CFO in 2010. Throughout his career, he has helped guide the company through major periods of growth, investment, and transformation.
His contributions include modernizing business processes, implementing SAP, transforming the finance function, and maintaining disciplined financial management.
“Allan has left a profound mark on Cascades. For 36 years, he has been there through the major milestones of our evolution, always bringing the same rigor, sound judgment, and commitment to moving the Company forward. Beyond his role as Chief Financial Officer, he has been a trusted partner in our growth initiatives, transformations, and ambitions. His contribution to Cascades has been immense,” said Hugues Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades. “The fact that Allan is sharing his decision with us well in advance is characteristic of who he is. Once again, he is putting Cascades’ interests first and giving us the time needed to prepare for his succession with the care that a transition of this importance deserves.”
Reflecting on his departure, Hogg highlighted his pride in the company’s journey and the teams he has worked alongside.
“After all these years at Cascades, this decision naturally marks an important milestone for me,” added Allan Hogg. “I am extremely proud of the journey we have taken as a company and of the teams I have had the privilege to work with. We still have many months ahead of us, and I remain fully committed to Cascades, our priorities, and the success of this transition.”
The search for Cascades’ next Chief Financial Officer will begin immediately, with the aim of ensuring an organized and seamless leadership transition.
