Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP), one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, announced a significant organisational restructuring on September 23, 2026, aimed at sharpening commercial focus across its ingredients platform and accelerating enterprise-wide transformation. The Montreal-based company is establishing a dedicated Ingredients Division, creating a new Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer role, and appointing a new leader for its Canadian dairy operations. The changes are designed to strengthen accountability and improve execution as global demand for higher-value dairy ingredients continues to grow.

Key Points

  • Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, headquartered in Montréal
  • The company announced a multi-part organisational restructuring to strengthen its ingredients platform and enterprise operations
  • Steve Douglas appointed President and COO, Ingredients; Haig Poutchigian named Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer; Dave Paradis appointed President and COO, Dairy Division (Canada)
  • The restructuring does not alter Saputo's stated strategic priorities, according to the announcement

Dedicated Ingredients Division Created to Capture Global Dairy Demand

Saputo is establishing a standalone Ingredients Division to better position the company as global demand for higher-value dairy ingredients grows. Steve Douglas has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Ingredients, with responsibility for commercial, operational, innovation, and growth initiatives within the division. The release states Mr. Douglas will also retain his role as President and COO of the Dairy Division (UK) until the previously announced UK divestiture is completed. The structural separation is intended to accelerate innovation and expand the company's reach across global ingredients markets.

New Enterprise Transformation Office to Unify Technology and Finance Functions

Saputo has created the role of Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer, appointing Haig Poutchigian to lead the function. According to the release, Mr. Poutchigian will integrate business administration, operational finance, and information technology teams into a single enterprise services model. The company states this consolidation is designed to improve consistency, reduce complexity, and accelerate adoption of digital and AI-enabled tools across the enterprise. Saputo specifically cited productivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making as areas the new structure is intended to advance.

Dave Paradis to Lead Saputo's Canadian Dairy Operations

As part of the broader restructuring, Dave Paradis has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the Dairy Division (Canada). Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, making this a significant operational role within the company's portfolio. The release states Mr. Paradis will focus on advancing divisional strategic priorities, strengthening customer partnerships, and driving operational excellence. No financial targets or performance metrics linked to the Canadian division appointment were disclosed in the announcement.