The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday edition that BRP has named Denis Le Vot its new chief executive officer as the maker of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Can-Am off-road vehicles bets that a seasoned automotive leader is the right person to steer its future at a volatile time. The Globe's Nicolas Van Praet writes that Mr. Le Vot, a French engineer with a 30-year career at Renault Group, will start Feb. 1. He replaces José Boisjoli, who is retiring after leading the company since its split from Bombardier in 2003. As part of the changes, Pierre Beaudoin will become chairman. Mr. Beaudoin's family controls the company, together with U.S. investment firm Bain Capital LP. "An outsider is a surprising selection to us," Desjardins analyst Benoît Poirier said in a note. "While we accept that powersports is becoming increasingly similar to the automotive industry ... we had believed the selection would go to a 'BRP lifer' or insider who would have a deep understanding of the history of the company, as well as a strong passion for powersports and the development of these products." Still, Mr. Poirier said that fresh eyes and an outside view of BRP could be a "net positive for bringing the company to the next level."