ETTEN-LEUR, The Netherlands – Thetford announced leadership promotions to both its European and North American operations in a release from the supplier known for its mobile sanitary systems, cooking and refrigeration appliances, toilet care and maintenance products. Mary Pouiliot will now serve as the Executive Vice President for North America, overseeing Thetford, Norcold, Nova Kool and B&B Molders, while Marie Boulanger will be promoted to Managing Director of Thetford Europe and APAC.
“The Thetford DNA is secured!” stated Thetford’s Global CEO Stéphane Cordeille. When asked wether he is leaving Thetford and the RV industry, Cordeille’s first response is with a smile: “Don’t start celebrating, I’m not gone yet!”
“But as a responsible leadership team we need to prepare Thetford for the future,” he continued. “I’m delighted that we identified leadership within our organization. They have proven their skills and have enjoyed working in the RV-industry for many years. This new generation carries out the Thetford values and will safeguard the organization’s culture. I truly believe that the Thetford values and strong customer focus are our main strengths, so for me it’s essential that these values are protected and carried on. I’m fully convinced that with the organizational changes we will be making per January 1st , this goal will be reached. We are approaching this change from a global angle, because we are a global company.”
Managing Director Thetford Europe and APAC
Marie Boulanger will be promoted to Managing Director of Thetford Europe and APAC. Marie joined Thetford in 2008 and has held various positions within Thetford. She is the Sales & Marketing Director since May 2022. In her new role she will, next to her sales responsibilities, manage and lead Thetford BV and its sales subsidiaries.
“Marie has a strong track record within Thetford and is highly appreciated by our customers. With her ‘customer first’ mentality she will safeguard the Thetford values and culture,” said Cordeille.
Executive Vice President North-America
“Within the North American region, Mary Pouliot is our strongest leader,” Cordeille said. “She began her Thetford journey 19 years ago in a Customer Service role. In recent years, she has successfully guided our business through challenging times and prepared our American organization for the future. Mary will now serve as our Executive Vice President for North America, overseeing Thetford, Norcold, Nova Kool and B&B Molders.”
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