Master Group Names Rémy Langelier President, Sets Course for 2027 CEO Transition

ST-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, QC, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For almost 75 years, Master has evolved and grown while remaining true to what has made it unique. Today, the company marks an important milestone in that journey with the appointment of Rémy Langelier as President, effective immediately. He will succeed Louis St-Laurent as Chief Executive Officer in the first quarter of 2027, as Master builds on the entrepreneurial spirit that has long defined the company while pursuing its next phase of growth.

Louis will continue as Chief Executive Officer through the transition, then remain with Master through December 2027 in a mentoring role, supporting Rémy and the company's C-suite as Master builds on the foundation already in place.

"Master is moving forward from a position of strength," said Louis. "As I looked to the future of the company, it was important to me that our next leader understands our business, our people and the culture that has made Master successful. Rémy brings that depth and understanding, along with the experience, judgment and commitment to continue to lead Master forward. He will be supported by a strong and experienced leadership team, and I have tremendous confidence in him and the team around him."

Rémy steps into the role with an established track record built inside Master including senior leadership responsibilities across technology, strategy and enterprise transformation. Most recently, he led the company's enterprise transformation program, strengthening the capabilities foundational to Master's continued growth across North America.

"I am excited and privileged to take on this responsibility," said Rémy. "Master's strength comes from its people, culture, customer and supplier relationships and deep knowledge of the markets we serve. My focus will be to build on that foundation and concurrently realize the many opportunities that lie ahead. I look forward to working closely with Louis and our leadership team as we continue to serve our customers and grow the business."

The leadership transition reflects Master's focus on continuity, building on the culture, relationships and strengths that have shaped the company while positioning it for its next phase of growth. 

About The Master Group

The Master Group is Canada's largest HVAC-R distributor and one of North America's leading players in the industry. For almost 75 years, Master has supported contractors, engineers and industry partners with a broad portfolio of solutions across residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications.

With nearly 2,000 dynamic and dedicated team members and a network of almost 100 branches, along with five distribution centres and three regional distribution hubs across Canada and the United States, Master combines national scale with a strong local presence. The company is known for its deep technical expertise, disciplined execution and long-standing partnerships with customers and suppliers.

Master's approach is grounded in growth, simplicity, teamwork and doing what's right, focusing on practical innovation, operational excellence and helping its partners succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

For more information, visit www.master.ca.

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SOURCE The Master Group