UgoWork appoints Jean Lavigueur as Chairman of the Board to support long-term scale-up

UgoWork welcomes a seasoned tech executive to its Board as the company builds for its next phase of disciplined, high-impact growth.

Quebec, April 30, 2025 – UgoWork™, a Canadian lithium-ion energy solutions provider specializing in the material handling industry, announces the appointment of Jean Lavigueur to Chairman of the Board of Directors as the company maintains its aggressive growth trajectory. His addition further enriches a leadership team built on complementary strengths and long-term vision.

Having shaped the financial backbone of billion-dollar technology companies, Jean Lavigueur brings a track record defined by scale, structure, and strategic clarity. As CFO of Coveo™ for over 15 years, he helped lead the company through global expansion and its IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2021. He previously co-founded Taleo, a pioneer in cloud-based talent management, before it was acquired by Oracle for $1.9 billion.

According to UgoWork CEO Philippe Beauchamp, Lavigueur brings a 360° vision of scale, structure and impact: “Jean Lavigueur’s track record speaks for itself. His experience will contribute to the discipline, challenger mindset and insightful thinking we need to keep scaling with intent. That’s how we stay grounded—by executing flawlessly and keeping a relentless focus on customer outcomes.

“UgoWork stands out for how it combines industrial depth with the agility of a young tech company,” said Jean Lavigueur. “It’s a combination that creates real opportunity, and I look forward to contributing to this next stage with a focus on structure and perspective.”