Three Cascades leaders named to Pulp & Paper Canada’s Top 10 Under 40

Cascades Inc., a leader in sustainable packaging and hygiene products, announced that three of its rising talents, Louis Chauvette, Benjamin Granger, and Leslie Ruggeri have been named to Pulp & Paper Canada’s prestigious Top 10 Under 40 list. The ranking honors young professionals demonstrating leadership, innovation, and excellence across the pulp and paper sector in Canada.

Louis Chauvette, Technical Director in Engineering and Operational Excellence, has led optimization projects that boosted energy efficiency, production quality, and environmental performance. He is recognized for fostering collaboration and connecting Operations, R&D, and executive teams.

Benjamin Granger, Director of Demand and Supply Planning for the Tissue division, rose from intern to manager. His expertise in forecasting, inventory management, and production planning has strengthened Cascades’ supply chain agility and efficiency in a volatile market.

Leslie Ruggeri, Plant Manager, Succession at the St. Marys plant, transitioned from human resources into operations, leveraging her cross-functional skills and people-first leadership to bring fresh perspectives and community engagement to Cascades.

“These three Cascaders represent the future of the industry through their leadership and significant contribution to the pulp and paper industry’s growth,” the company said in a statement.

“This recognition is truly inspirational and showcases the exceptional quality of our new talent. The passion, discipline and vision they bring to the job every day help us grow our organization and build a more sustainable industry,” said Hugues Simon, President and CEO of Cascades. “On behalf of Cascades, I would like to extend our sincerest congratulations.”