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Elevate Service Group Inc
Symbol SERV
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Close 2026-10-08 C$ 3.00
Market Cap C$ 125,617,107
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Elevate Service appoints several to management

2026-10-08 17:52 ET - News Release

Mr. Paul Bissett reports

ELEVATE SERVICE GROUP STRENGTHENS OPERATING PLATFORM WITH KEY MANAGEMENT HIRES

Elevate Service Group Inc. has made a number of key management hires across its growing operating platform as the company continues to build the infrastructure, systems and leadership required to support organic growth, integrate acquisitions and scale nationally.

"We are pleased to welcome these new hires to Elevate. Collectively, they strengthen our capabilities across technology, operations, procurement and financial controls while building the infrastructure required to support both organic growth and future acquisitions," said Paul Bissett, chief executive officer of Elevate.

Brennan Direnfeld, chief information officer

Mr. Direnfeld brings over 15 years of experience in enterprise technology, system integration, technology transformation and management consulting. Most recently, he spent eight years at Accenture, where he served as an associate director leading system integration and enterprise technology initiatives, and previously worked at Deloitte. At Elevate, Mr. Direnfeld leads enterprise technology, system integration, data and analytics, and the implementation of artificial intelligence applications across the company.

Joshua Grundy, director of facilities and construction services

Mr. Grundy brings over 15 years of experience in facilities management and capital project delivery, most recently at Starbucks Coffee Canada, where he managed licensed-store construction across Eastern Canada. He brings experience in facilities analytics, national vendor management and continuous improvement. Mr. Grundy will lead Elevate's facilities and construction function, overseeing building operations and maintenance standards, capital project planning and delivery, and contractor relationships.

Shane Kunal Varma, director of operations

Mr. Kunal brings over 15 years of operations leadership across retail, distribution and food manufacturing, with extensive experience building and leading large field teams. Most recently, he served as senior manager of logistics and supply chain at Maple Lodge, where he led 15 regional managers and 240 staff across national operations. Previously, he held senior roles at Metro Supply Chain Group and XPO Logistics. Mr. Kunal will lead field-level operations for Elevate, with a focus on service delivery, operational performance, safety and scalable execution.

Chris Hodgson, director of procurement

Mr. Hodgson brings over 20 years of supply chain and procurement leadership across manufacturing, industrial and regulated industries. Most recently, he founded and led The Caani Group, a procurement and supply chain consulting practice delivering international sourcing, packaging and cost reduction programs. Previously, he served as associate director of corporate procurement at Linde Canada and held senior roles at AMD Medicom, Bureau Veritas and Maxxam Analytics. Mr. Hodgson holds PMP and CSCMP designations and a Six Sigma green belt. At Elevate, he will lead the development of procurement and category strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive sourcing, contracting and cost-efficiency initiatives across the business.

Darren Fahy, financial controller

Mr. Fahy brings over 15 years of finance and accounting experience, with particular expertise in financial reporting, controls and system implementation. Most recently, he served as financial controller for the glass repair division of Driven Brands, a publicly traded, acquisition-focused automotive service company. Previously, he spent over five years at Element Fleet Management, focused on financial accounting and system implementation, and seven years at Bank of Montreal in financial reporting roles. Mr. Fahy is a chartered professional accountant and will bring additional financial discipline, controls and leadership to Elevate's growing finance function.

About Elevate Service Group Inc.

Elevate Service Group is a national facility management and essential commercial service company focused on building an integrated platform through disciplined acquisitions and organic growth. Through its operating companies, Elevate brings decades of experience serving national, blue-chip customers. The company is building a scalable platform supported by shared infrastructure, technology and operational best practices. This approach drives efficiencies, expands service offerings and delivers superior customer outcomes. Elevate trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker SERV, on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker ESVCF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker Y19.

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