Manon Brouillette Appointed as Executive Chair at Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce Welcomes Manon Brouillette as Executive Chair

On March 6, 2025, Lightspeed Commerce Inc. proudly announced the appointment of Manon Brouillette as the Executive Chair of its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2025. This strategic decision comes as the company gears up for a transformative new fiscal year.

A New Chapter for Lightspeed

Brouillette expressed her enthusiasm for the role, highlighting the pivotal moment in Lightspeed's journey. With a remarkable history of empowering businesses and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Lightspeed is set to continue its mission of providing superb omnichannel experiences to merchants globally. Brouillette stated, "I’m thrilled to be named as Lightspeed's Board Chair during this pivotal moment in the Company's history. Lightspeed is an incredible success story, and I believe the Company has a powerful mission and vision to propel its next phase of growth for the years to come."

Manon Brouillette's Impressive Credentials

Brouillette is well-equipped for this leadership position, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous roles. Currently, she holds the chair position at Hydro-Québec, a leading renewable energy provider in Eastern Canada. Her notable past board memberships include Sonder, Altice USA, and SFR (Altice France). Brouillette's extensive experience in omnichannel retailing and business transformations is a significant asset, having served as the former CEO of Verizon Consumer Group and President and CEO of Videotron. After rejoining Lightspeed's Board in October 2023, she has played a crucial role in shaping the company’s recently implemented transformation strategy.

Looking Ahead

Dax Dasilva, Lightspeed’s Founder and CEO, expressed gratitude for Brouillette's involvement on the Board and shared excitement about her new role as Executive Chair. He noted, "We are truly grateful to have had Manon Brouillette be part of our Board, and are excited to have her bring her extensive experience in scaling growth companies to the Executive Chair role. As we enter a period of focused transformation for Lightspeed, Manon's record of success with business transformations will add immense value to our executive leadership team and our Company."

Prior to Brouillette's appointment, Patrick Pichette served as the interim Chair of the Board and will remain a Director. Alongside her leadership, Dale Murray has been named the Board's Lead Independent Director. This pivotal announcement comes as Lightspeed prepares for its upcoming Capital Markets Day on March 26, 2025. During this event, the management team will share detailed insights into the company's transformation plans, operational impacts, product development, go-to-market strategies, and long-term financial forecasts.

About Lightspeed

Founded in 2005 in Montréal, Canada, Lightspeed Commerce provides a comprehensive platform designed to help merchants innovate and streamline their operations across various channels. The company supports more than 100 countries' retail, hospitality, and golf sector clients by integrating both online and physical operations through its cloud commerce solutions. With ongoing transformations in their operational strategy under Brouillette's leadership, Lightspeed looks forward to enhancing the ways merchants connect with their customers.

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Conclusion

The future looks promising for Lightspeed Commerce with Manon Brouillette at its helm as Executive Chair. This marks a significant step towards executing a robust transformation strategy in an ever-evolving commerce landscape.