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Executive to lead structuring process focused on scaling proprietary propulsion technology and OEM portfolio.
MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company") a pioneer in high-voltage marine propulsion and multi-brand boat retail, today announced the appointment of Maxime Poudrier as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Mr. Poudrier has been with Vision Marine since serving as Head of Growth & Strategic Partnerships, where he played a pivotal role in the industrialization of the Company's E-Motion™ 180E high-voltage propulsion system by successfully implementing strategic grant programs, expanding OEM and vendor alliances, and supporting the acquisition and integration of Nautical Ventures. His appointment marks the next step in structuring Vision Marine's operations to scale as a dual-pillar platform: technology leadership and consumer adoption.
As COO, Mr. Poudrier will lead a Company-wide structuring process to align intellectual property, strategic partnerships, and consumer adoption under a unified execution framework. His mandate includes operational oversight, OEM and vendor management, budgeting and forecasting, sales and service alignment, and human capital planning, ensuring that Vision Marine's growing patent portfolio, white-label licensing agreements, and propulsion systems are consistently executed across its operations.
"Maxime has demonstrated the rare ability to combine entrepreneurial drive with disciplined execution," said Alexandre Mongeon, Chief Executive Officer of Vision Marine. "His expertise in M&A, global partnerships, and structured leadership is exactly what Vision Marine needs as we scale our electrification platform and expand through Nautical Ventures. His appointment ensures that our innovation translates directly into execution, recurring revenue, and long-term value creation."
With more than 10 years of executive leadership across the automotive, mobility, and industrial sectors, Mr. Poudrier has established a strong record of strategic growth and operational execution. Prior to joining Vision Marine, he became the youngest self-made dealer principal in Canada, successfully leading multiple automotive dealerships, and later advised on international M&A mandates for leading manufacturers such as ArcelorMittal. He is also a graduate of executive education programs at Harvard Business School.
This appointment underscores Vision Marine's commitment to disciplined execution of its proprietary propulsion technology and intellectual property portfolio, ensuring innovation remains at the center of its growth strategy, with Nautical Ventures accelerating adoption.
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