P. Peter Pascali
President, Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Carabin
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategist
Andre Mainella, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Pascali
Chief Operating Officer
Steve McCormick
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Jean Mayer
Vice President, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary
P. Peter Pascali
President, Chief Executive Officer
After graduating with an MBA from McGill University, Montreal, in 1983, Mr. Pascali became an investment banker specializing in mergers and acquisitions and then public offerings. He initially worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia and then, in 1987, joined Westpac Banking Corporation. In 1989, he was recruited by DeGeorge Financial Corporation as a strategic advisor. Mr. Pascali joined the Corporation in 1992, where he has been responsible for developing the business strategy and marketing focus for commercializing the Corporation’s technologies and running the business. Mr. Pascali continues to develop the Corporation’s strategy and oversee the operational management as the President and Chief Executive Officer. In his leadership role, Mr. Pascali spearheads the Strategic Management Team, which is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of the company’s business plans. In addition, Mr. Pascali serves on PyroGenesis Technology review committee.
Pierre Carabin
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategist
Mr. Carabin, Eng., has over 30 years of experience in process engineering and environmental technologies. Throughout his over 25 years at PyroGenesis, he has been instrumental in the development of the Company’s various technology platforms. He is the inventor or co-inventor of nearly forty pending and issued patents relating to high-temperature chemical processes. As Chief Technology Officer, he leads PyroGenesis’ engineering team in the design and development of plasma systems, and he is also a member of the company's Technology Review Committee.
Prior to joining PyroGenesis in 1998, Pierre worked in the pulp and paper industry for 8 years, notably developing paper recycling machinery. Mr. Carabin holds a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with honors from McGill University, and, to date, he has contributed in more than 50 technical communications for various journals and at technical conferences. As a member of the OIQ, Mr. Carabin also volunteers for the Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA), Quebec Section, and for the International Thermal Treatment Technologies Conference.
Andre Mainella, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Upon graduating from Concordia University, Andre has since then accumulated over 20 years of experience in accounting. Mr. Mainella began his career at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. As a senior audit manager, he worked on a diverse list of audit and non-audit related mandates for private and publicly-traded companies. His broad experience includes clients in various business sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, real estate, and airlines. Andre had the opportunity to assist in the implementation of accounting standards, initial public offerings, as well as business acquisitions and divestitures.
From 2013 to 2015, Andre occupied the role of finance manager for the Canadian operations of Orica, a provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems for the mining and construction sectors. He was responsible for financial information, budgeting & forecasting, and advising on new sales contracts and capital projects, among other responsibilities.
Subsequently, Mr. Mainella joined Cogeco, a telecommunications and media company, as their director of consolidation and corporate accounting. He managed the activities of corporate accounting, shared services, and the consolidation of the Canadian and American financial results. He was part of the Cogeco corporate team for 6 years, and also contributed in various manners to the implementation of the company’s numerous acquisitions, enterprise resource planning implementation, new accounting standards, and involvement in the corporate insurance policies.
Mr. Mainella received his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2001. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a graduate diploma in public accounting from Concordia University in Montreal.
Alex Pascali
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Pascali serves as Chief Operating Officer of PyroGenesis Inc., where he is responsible for overseeing the Company’s day-to-day operations, project execution, and commercial activities. In this role, he leads cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and business development to ensure the successful delivery of the Company’s plasma-based systems and technologies.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Pascali led the Company’s business development activities, where he was instrumental in originating, structuring, and negotiating multiple strategic transactions, including two major commercial agreements each in excess of $20 million. His experience spans contract negotiation, partnership structuring, and the commercialization of advanced technologies across international markets.
Mr. Pascali has played a key role in advancing PyroGenesis’ strategic initiatives, including the commercialization of its proprietary processes in aluminum dross processing, high-temperature electrification, and fumed silica production. He is actively involved in structuring partnerships, negotiating commercial agreements, and supporting the Company’s expansion into international markets, with a particular focus on the Middle East.
Mr. Pascali works closely with the executive team and the Board of Directors to execute the Company’s long-term growth strategy and enhance shareholder value.
Steve McCormick
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Mr. McCormick has held senior roles in corporate strategy, innovation, and communications for more than 25 years. As a management consultant, he provided advisory services for organizations across financial service, heavy industry, and public sectors, including Enbridge, the Red Cross, the Government of Ontario, and Manulife. As Vice President of Strategy for Meridian, Canada’s second largest credit union with CDN$28bn in assets under management, Mr. McCormick led strategic expansion, partnership, and business-line diversification initiatives during that company’s period of rapid growth. Previously, as President of a large strategy and communications firm, Mr. McCormick managed the company’s decade-long growth from a 4-person start-up to a staff of 50+, serving multi-national clients including John Hancock, Celestica, Husky, GMAC, Dell, and the Government of Qatar. Having started his career as a business writer, Mr. McCormick has developed official policy, strategy, and position papers for government, legal, and regulatory bodies; has acted as a strategic advisor for CEOs, government agencies, and political candidates; and has represented organizations in regulatory, governmental, and public-facing environments as senior executive in charge and board member.
Jean Mayer
Vice President, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Mayer is a Legal executive with 25 years of international business experience with a strong background in advising international and public companies on complexed transactions, securities law, financing, corporate governance and risk management. He has been a member of the Barreau du Québec since 1998. He has a proven track record of building legal departments and optimizing legal operations to support growth and value creation.
Recognized as a Top 100 Canadian General Counsel Power List of The Legal 500 (2016) and a three-time finalist in the Small–Mid Market Excellence category of the Quebec General Counsel Awards, Mr. Mayer has served as general counsel, has held senior executive positions, and has acted as a director with various public and international companies in the technology, mining, cleantech, and renewable energy sectors.
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P. Peter Pascali
President, Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Carabin
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategist
Rodayna Kafal
Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Business Development
Andre Mainella, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Steve McCormick
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Mark Paterson
Chief Legal Officer