BRP shareholders elect 12 directors, set board committees at annual meeting
BRP Inc. held its virtual annual meeting on May 28, 2026, with shareholders electing all 12 board nominees and approving committee compositions.
- 12
- 99.96% (Hernández, Kountze, Ross)
- 92.85% (Bekenstein)
What Happened
BRP Inc. held its annual shareholder meeting virtually on May 28, 2026, with all 12 director nominees elected by a majority of votes cast. The meeting was broadcast via live webcast, and a recording will be available on BRP's website. Shareholders voted on directors and the board also set committee compositions for the Audit, Human Resources and Compensation, Investment and Risk, and Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility committees.
- Élaine Beaudoin – 93.33% for
- Pierre Beaudoin – 98.31% for
- Joshua Bekenstein – 92.85% for
- Charles Bombardier – 99.35% for
- Ernesto M. Hernández – 99.96% for
- Katherine Kountze – 99.96% for
Following the election, the board confirmed committee chairs and members. Edward Philip chairs the Audit and Human Resources committees, Michael Ross chairs the Investment and Risk Committee, and Barbara Samardzich, who serves as lead independent director, chairs the Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility Committee. Other committee assignments were also finalized.
Why this matters
This corporate governance event determines the leadership overseeing BRP's strategic direction, including its powersports brands and financial performance.
Terms in This Story
- proxy circular
- A document sent to shareholders before a meeting detailing matters to be voted on, including director nominations.
- lead independent director
- An independent board member who serves as a liaison between the board and management, often leading meetings of independent directors.
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