Pierre-André Roy is a Technical Applications Manager at Sani Marc, where he supports food processors in optimizing sanitation and food safety programs. With a background in biotechnology and hands-on experience in production, applied research, and plant operations, he bridges the gap between R&D and real-world manufacturing environments.

Prior to his current role, Pierre-André worked in the brewing industry and in R&D, building expertise in process validation, microbiological risk control, and technical support for food processing facilities across Canada.

President, ACXEL SR

Field scientist and microbiologist, André Côté is the founder and president of ACXEL SR, a consulting firm specialized in food safety and an applied microbiology laboratory.

Over the years, André has participated in many conferences and technical committees with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada, acting as a stakeholder, industry representative, technical expert, and consultant-trainer.

His expertise has also been sought as part of the work of a parliamentary committee of the Parliament of Canada related to the Biocides Regulations. His professional path has also led him to teach risk management at the Université de Sherbrooke.

Passionate about microbiology and food processing, he is recognized as a hands-on practitioner able to bridge science, regulation, and operational realities.