Sollio Cooperative Group announces the appointment of Alexandre St-Jacques Burke as CEO of Sollio Agriculture

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 22, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pascal Houle, CEO of Sollio Cooperative Group, is announcing the appointment of Alexandre St-Jacques Burke, FRM, as CEO of Sollio Agriculture. He will assume his duties in December 2026.

This appointment follows the recent announcement that Casper Kaastra will be stepping down from the position, having made a remarkable contribution to the growth and development of Sollio Agriculture in recent years.

Alexandre St-Jacques Burke, new Sollio Agriculture CEO

"I would like to start by thanking Casper for his commitment to our organization, our network, and the farmers we support," says Pascal Houle.

"I am pleased to be able to count on Alexandre to succeed him. Alexandre has been with our organization for nearly twenty years, both at Sollio Agriculture and at Sollio Cooperative Group. That experience has helped him develop a thorough understanding of our agriculture industry, our cooperative model, and the realities faced by the farmers and cooperatives in our network.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his ability to combine vision, leadership, and rigorous management. His knowledge of the organization, the industry's challenges, and the network's priorities will be a significant asset for continuing Sollio Agriculture's development and supporting its growth in the years ahead."

"It is with humility and great enthusiasm that I return to working with our teams in the agri-business division," says Alexandre St-Jacques Burke.

"I would like to thank Pascal for his trust and for giving me the opportunity to continue my career within an organization to which I have been deeply dedicated for nearly twenty years.

I would also like to sincerely thank Casper. We have worked closely together for years, and I have greatly appreciated his collaboration, support, and commitment to our organization and network.

Together with our teams, cooperatives, and partners across Canada, I look forward to continuing to grow Sollio Agriculture and adapt our service offering to meet the needs of our members and farmers, who are facing an increasingly complex and changing reality. Together, I am confident that we will help make agriculture more efficient, sustainable, and future-forward than ever."

Recruitment process for Sollio Cooperative Group CFO

Following this appointment, Sollio Cooperative Group is now beginning the process of filling its CFO position.

A gradual transition in the coming months will ensure a smooth transfer of responsibilities.

Alexandre St-Jacques Burke's biography is available on the Sollio Cooperative Group website.

About Sollio Cooperative Group

Sollio Cooperative Group is Canada's largest agricultural cooperative with roots in Québec. Since 1922, it has been busy growing, rearing, farming and processing – and building the economy of tomorrow. These daily actions are part of the DNA of its 15 000 employees. With more than 110,000 members, farmers, and consumers grouped into 41 traditional agricultural and consumer cooperatives, Sollio Cooperative Group helps feed people by bringing prosperity to farming families and ensuring a sustainable future for everyone. Through its three divisions – Sollio Agriculture, Olymel, and BMR – it proudly acts as a driving force for economic and social development rooted in rural communities. Sollio Cooperative Group generates sales of $8.4 billion and has been ranked one of Canada's Best Managed Companies by Deloitte for the past three years. To learn more about Sollio Cooperative Group, visit sollio.coop.

About Sollio Agriculture

Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio Cooperative Group, is a Canadian leader in the agriculture industry. It specializes in supplying farm inputs and providing value-added services to benefit farmers, cooperatives and partners. Its business model combines the strength of a local approach with the power of a national presence to offer innovative products and solutions, to support the adoption of sustainable farming practices, helping local farming families prosper. Present across the country, it has close to 1,200 employees and generated $2.56 billion in revenue in 2025. For more information, visit sollio.ag.

SOURCE Sollio Groupe Coopératif

Source: Marc Poisson, [e-mail], 514 616-7691