Sylvain Larose has been named as Triotech's new chief operating officer (COO).

In his new role Larose, who has worked at the company for the past 15 years, will be responsible for supervising all of the company's operations, both at the head office in Montreal and across the globe.

Larose has held multiple roles with Triotech, including chief financial officer (CFO) and general manager. He has extensive experience within the industry, giving him a thorough understanding of strategic, financial and operational issues.

Ernest Yale, founder and president of Triotech, said: "Sylvain has the skills, and an in-depth knowledge of the market and so will play a key role in defining our future orientations and business strategies.

"Renowned for his dynamic approach and his thoroughness, he will help the company reach its business goals and make sure that our products continue to stand out in amusement parks and tourist attractions around the world," Yale added.

Larose said: "I am very proud to put the expertise I have gained since 2004 to work on behalf of the company and to tackle this new challenge,” said Sylvain Larose. “I had the good fortune of seeing Triotech grow on the world stage and am convinced that we can go even further in the next few years."