Vision Marine Technologies has promoted Maxime Poudrier to the position of chief operating officer (COO).
Maxime initially joined Vision Marine as head of growth and strategic partnerships, where he played a pivotal role in the industrialisation of the company’s E-Motion 180E high-voltage propulsion system.
As part of his role, he successfully implemented strategic grant programs, expanded OEM and vendor alliances, and supported the acquisition and integration of Nautical Ventures.
Maxime has more than ten years of executive leadership across the automotive, mobility, and industrial sectors, and has established a record of strategic growth and operational execution.
His appointment ensures that our innovation translates directly into execution.
Alexandre Mongeon
Prior to joining Vision Marine, he became the youngest self-made dealer principal in Canada, 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.
His appointment marks the next step in structuring Vision Marine’s operations to scale using both technology leadership and consumer adoption.
As COO, Maxime will lead a company-wide structuring process to align intellectual property, strategic partnerships, and consumer adoption under a unified framework.
Licensing agreements
His mandate includes operational oversight, OEM and vendor management, budgeting and forecasting, sales and service alignment, and human resource 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.”
