K3D APPOINTS BENOIT PINSONNEAULT AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

K3D is proud to announce the appointment of Benoit Pinsonneault as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This appointment marks an exciting new chapter in K3D (formerly KOLLIDE) as the company accelerates its growth and advances its ambition to become a global leader in advanced protection technologies enabled by additive manufacturing.

With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in general management, business development, commercial strategy, and business growth, Benoit built his career with nationally and internationally recognized organizations, including Red Bull, L'Oréal, and Procter & Gamble, as well as within the life sciences sector.

Benoit will lead K3D's next phase of growth by accelerating the commercialization of its technologies, building strategic partnerships with industry leaders, and strengthening the company's position in high-value markets. Already proven at the highest level of professional sports, including the NFL, K3D's technologies are paving the way for a new generation of protective solutions for sports, defense, medical, and industrial applications.

Building on K3D's recognized expertise in additive manufacturing, the company will continue developing innovative solutions that push the boundaries of design, performance, and protection. This vision is driven by close collaboration between K3D's research, engineering, operations, and business development teams to accelerate innovation and create lasting value for its customers, partners, and shareholders.

"K3D brings together an exceptional combination of talent, expertise, and technology. We have a unique opportunity to build a Canadian company with global reach in advanced protection technologies. Our priority will be to accelerate innovation, transform our technologies into commercial success, and build long-term partnerships with the world's leading organizations in our industries. I am honored to join this journey and excited to work alongside such a talented team to bring this vision to life."

— Benoit Pinsonneault

As part of this leadership transition, Eric Gaudreau will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors, continuing to support K3D's long-term vision and strategic growth.

« We are very pleased to welcome Benoit Pinsonneault as CEO of K3D.

Benoit’s arrival marks an important milestone in K3D’s evolution and the beginning of a new chapter for the company. His experience, leadership, and vision will help accelerate our growth, strengthen our presence in international markets, and advance the development of our cutting-edge protection technologies enabled by additive manufacturing.

Welcome to the team, Benoit! We look forward to building K3D’s next chapter together. »

— Eric Gaudreau

The Board of Directors warmly welcomes Benoit and is confident that his experience, leadership, and strategic vision will accelerate K3D's growth, strengthen its international presence, and support its ambition to become a global reference in protection technologies and additive manufacturing.

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About K3D

K3D is a company specialized in the development of protection technologies through additive manufacturing. Formerly known as KOLLIDE, the company develops and integrates its solutions directly into its partners’ equipment, combining design, engineering, and 3D printing.

Driven by a performance focused approach, K3D delivers technologies adapted to the most demanding environments, serving the needs of sports and industries where protection is critical.  

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