Metro Inc. has released the voting results from its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on January 27, 2026, confirming that shareholders re-elected the full slate of management’s director nominees. The company reported that all 11 proposed candidates were elected to serve until the next AGM (or until successors are appointed or elected).
Metro describes itself as a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, with annual sales of more than $22 billion.
Where and when the AGM took place
The AGM was held Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Lumi Experience in Montréal and was also available by live webcast, according to the company’s investor relations posting.
Who was elected (and what the vote tells us)
Metro reported strong support across the slate, with “votes for” ranging from 94.33% to 99.96%. The highest withheld percentage among the nominees was 5.67%, with the remainder of the slate receiving withheld levels at or below 2.67%.
The elected directors were:
- Lori-Ann Beausoleil
- Maryse Bertrand
- Pierre Boivin
- Geneviève Brouillette
- Stephanie Coyles
- Geneviève Fortier
- Marc Guay
- Eric R. La Flèche
- Brian McManus
- Michael Motz
- Pietro Satriano
Metro’s governance page also identifies Pierre Boivin as Chair of the Board and Eric La Flèche as President and Chief Executive Officer (and a director).
Full voting results (as reported)
| Nominee | Votes For | For (%) | Votes Withheld | Withheld (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori-Ann Beausoleil | 165,449,083 | 97.99% | 3,389,354 | 2.01% |
| Maryse Bertrand | 159,262,833 | 94.33% | 9,575,604 | 5.67% |
| Pierre Boivin | 167,304,931 | 99.09% | 1,533,506 | 0.91% |
| Geneviève Brouillette | 168,767,827 | 99.96% | 70,610 | 0.04% |
| Stephanie Coyles | 164,328,298 | 97.33% | 4,510,139 | 2.67% |
| Geneviève Fortier | 165,448,280 | 97.99% | 3,390,157 | 2.01% |
| Marc Guay | 167,678,039 | 99.31% | 1,160,398 | 0.69% |
| Eric R. La Flèche | 167,959,892 | 99.48% | 878,545 | 0.52% |
| Brian McManus | 166,060,644 | 98.35% | 2,777,793 | 1.65% |
| Michael Motz | 168,595,441 | 99.86% | 242,996 | 0.14% |
| Pietro Satriano | 168,538,193 | 99.82% | 300,244 | 0.18% |
Metro added that it “congratulates the directors for their election.”
Why board continuity matters
Continuity at the board level can point to stability in leadership oversight and fewer abrupt governance pivots, especially in large, multi-banner operators. Metro says it operates or services a network of about 1,007 food stores and 637 drugstores, spanning banners that include Jean Coutu and Brunet, and employs more than 97,000 people.
