MONTREAL, QC — Canada’s largest tire distributor Groupe Touchette has announced the appointment of Karina Di Rupo to the position of Vice President, Supply Chain, effective Oct. 27, 2025.
This appointment aims to strengthen Groupe Touchette’s “operational excellence and accelerate its growth” on a national scale.
In this role, Di Rupo will oversee the company’s entire global supply chain, from tire manufacturers to international distribution centres. Her responsibilities include purchasing and planning, the coast-to-coast distribution network, warehousing and storage facilities, order preparation operations (kitting), as well as the management of Groupe Touchette’s fleet and its transportation partners.
“Karina brings powerful expertise combining strategic vision and operational rigor,” said Egil Møller Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer of Groupe Touchette. “As a Canadian market leader, our priority remains excellence in our core business and continuous improvement in the way we plan, move and deliver.”
Groupe Touchette has more than 1,800 employees and is present across Canada with more than 40 distribution centres, and under the TireLink and DT Tire banners, Groupe Touchette serves car dealerships and independent tire retailers. The company also serves Canadian consumers under its Tirecraft, Integra Tire, Signature Tire, Tireland/Ici Pneu, Tire Partners/Pneu Solutions, Pneu Select, MécaniPneu, Pneus Chartrand Mécanique, Pneus Express Mécanique, Pneus Bélisle and Touchette Motorsport banners.
“I am delighted to join the talented team at Groupe Touchette,” said Di Rupo. “The company has built a strong foundation and a performance-oriented culture. I look forward to contributing to the next stage of its evolution, strengthening our domestic supply chain and delivering even more value and reliability to our customers.”
For more information, visit grtouchette.com