Changing of the guard at BRP. “We are unveiling who will lead BRP into a new chapter: Denis Le Vot will become President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st, 2026, at which time José Boisjoli will retire. In addition, BRP announces that Pierre Beaudoin will be appointed Chair of the Board effective February 1st, 2026, while Barbara Samardzich will remain Lead Independent Director of the Board.
“On behalf of the Board, I wish to welcome Denis to BRP,” says Samardzich. “On the heels of a successful 30-year career in the automotive industry, Denis is poised to leverage his expertise to create value for all our stakeholders. The automotive industry shares multiple similar market dynamics with the powersports industry and we look forward to drawing on his wealth of experience in this sector,” she adds. “We are confident that Denis, along with BRP’s seasoned executive team, will advance the Company’s M28 strategic plan and drive long-term growth to ensure it continues to solidify its position as a leading global powersports OEM.”
Le Vot holds an engineering degree from the École des Mines de Paris (France). He joined Renault Group in 1990, holding several leadership positions in Marketing, Sales, After-Sale Services, as well as in Operations and Supply Chain management in France, Russia, Belgium, Turkey and the United States. In 2019, he returned to France as Senior VP, Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Alliance Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and became a member of Renault Group’s Management Committee. In 2021, he was appointed Executive VP, Chief Executive Officer, Dacia Brand.
“I’m grateful for the trust the Board has placed in me, and I’m truly excited to embark on this new adventure and lead BRP into a new chapter,” states Le Vot. “BRP is a company that distinguishes itself as a leader and has built a strong foundation for future growth. Its reputation for technological expertise, bold design vision, and market-shaping products is unmatched. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams to further enhance BRP’s customers and dealers’ experience, and continue shaping the powersports industry.”
“As I conclude my time at BRP, I’m proud of what we have become. I’m confident that BRP is the best-positioned OEM in the industry and the timing could not be better for me to hand over the wheel to Denis, who will work alongside a solid executive team,” said José Boisjoli, outgoing Chair of the Board and President and CEO of BRP. “I want to congratulate Denis on his appointment and wish him, and everyone at BRP, a successful adventure ahead.”
