Changes brewing for David's Tea

Specialty chain David's Tea announced coffee connoisseur Sylvain Toutant has been named the company's president and CEO.

The Montreal-based company operates more than 125 stores in Canada and the U.S., taking pride in its offering of 150 teas and the largest collection or organic teas and infusions in North America.

Toutant is a veteran of the beverage business. After joining VanHoutte in 2008, he became president of retail and subsequently, COO. Most recently Toutant held the position of president for Keurig Canada.

"Sylvain's vast knowledge of the beverage sector, combined with his expertise in consumer behaviour, makes him one of the best managers in the industry," said Pierre Michaud, chairman of the board of directors of David's Tea.

In his new role, Toutant will be responsible for all operations and will oversee the company's growth in Canada, the U.S and world-wide.