Mario Paradis, CA

Integrity personified, Mario develops and drives financial rigor for Atrium and all of its member companies, leading a dynamic team focused on taking his plans to the next level in order to deliver Atrium’s financial growth strategy.

When Atrium was looking for a CFO in 2008, they wanted someone with integrity – someone who they knew would be committed to ensuring the company’s financial integrity. And that is what they found in Mario, who was head of the Financial Department of Atrium’s parent company at the time.

Complementing the CEO with his banking and capital investment expertise, Mario wears several hats at Atrium. Firstly, he is in charge of preparation of the company’s financial statements and MD&As. A strong communicator who is actively involved in investor relations, he creates dialogues with potential investors and maintains communications with existing shareholders worldwide. In addition to being responsible for acquisition financing, which involves working with a syndicate of banks to access capital and private equities. He also oversees the IT and HR departments for the Quebec Office.

Warm and personable with a real gift for conversation and vast knowledge on a lot of subjects beyond business, Mario is thrilled to be part of the health and nutrition sector, and is driven to help shape Atrium’s acquisition growth strategy in this vibrant boom industry.

For Mario, life is about striking a good balance. Growing up a typical Canadian boy, Mario is a family man who loves playing hockey. He’s also good on the softball diamond and enjoys a round of golf wherever and whenever he can.