Lactalis Canada appoints Stephane Chatel as VP, quality assurance  

Lactalis Canada appoints Stephane Chatel to the position of vice-president, quality assurance. In this position, Chatel will oversee the planning, management and execution of all quality management, quality control and food safety activities within Lactalis Canada.

“We’re delighted to have Stephane join Lactalis Canada as vice-president, quality assurance, and welcome his global industry experience in quality assurance and food safety,” said Mark Taylor, president and CEO, Lactalis Canada. “We’re confident that Stephane’s extensive knowledge and expertise will serve to further complement our strong and dedicated team and ensure we continue to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians with nutritious, high-quality products.”

“This is an exciting and transformative time at Lactalis Canada and I am thrilled about the opportunities ahead,” said Chatel. “Lactalis Canada’s iconic brands are known and loved for their high-quality and great taste by consumers across the country and I’m really looking forward to working together with this talented team to continue to offer Canadians with the best of dairy.”

Chatel brings over 30 years of food industry experience in quality, food safety, research & development to Lactalis Canada. In Canada, Chatel most recently served as vice-president of quality and food safety for Weston Foods, Fresh, Ambient, and Frozen Baked Goods business. Prior to this, Chatel held the position of vice-president quality, food safety and crisis management for the dairy and plant-based business of Danone Canada.