ABOUT

Mathieu brings more than 20 years of leadership in Controlled Environment Agriculture to his role as President and CEO of Ontario Plants. His career has taken him from the Netherlands to North America, giving him both a global perspective and a practical understanding of what growers and clients need to succeed.

Before joining Ontario Plants, Mathieu served as Head of Business Development for a leading innovator in indoor farming, where he helped scale the business through partnerships and joint ventures. Earlier in his career, he held senior commercial roles within the horticultural sector in the United States and Europe, building strong client relationships and driving long-term growth across the industry.

At Ontario Plants, Mathieu sets the strategic direction for North America’s leading propagator of young plants. Under his leadership, Ontario Plants continues to expand its facilities, invest in innovation, and strengthen its role as a trusted partner to growers.

A third-generation greenhouse grower, Mathieu grew up in the industry and understands both the discipline of the family business and the opportunities of modern horticulture. He combines this foundation with a focus on innovation and partnerships, driving Ontario Plants’ long-term growth and shaping the future of sustainable propagation.

Laurent Mareschal is an accomplished financial executive with more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership in finance, mergers and acquisitions, operations, and technology. His career spans industries including banking, venture capital, consumer products, and agriculture, giving him a unique perspective on growth opportunities and challenges. Before joining Ontario Plants in 2025, he held senior roles at Scotiabank—including CFO and Head of Strategy for Canadian Banking, where he managed one of the bank’s largest balance sheets and supported the acquisition of Tangerine Bank. He later served as CFO at The Group Ventures, a Toronto-based investment firm, and at TruLeaf, an indoor farming company, where he secured significant equity and debt financing to drive rapid scaling in a complex emerging industry.

At Ontario Plants, Laurent oversees all financial operations with a focus on creating transparency, enabling data-driven decision making, and supporting long-term growth. He works closely with colleagues across the company to optimize capacity, strengthen financial frameworks, and ensure the business is positioned for expansion through innovation, client partnerships, and potential acquisitions.

Laurent believes strong financial stewardship is about more than numbers. He is committed to building resilient systems that support sustainability, create value for clients, and empower teams to thrive. His balanced approach ensures Ontario Plants remains financially sound while advancing its role as a trusted partner to growers across North America.

Remco Hill brings more than 30 years of horticultural experience to his role as Chief Operating Officer at Ontario Plants. Over the course of his career, he has been both a senior leader and an owner-operator, giving him a unique perspective on the industry. His work has spanned nearly every part of the horticultural chain, from supplying starter materials and developing international trade to leading commercial teams and guiding organizational change. This breadth of experience provides him with both a global outlook and a keen eye for operational detail.

At Ontario Plants, Remco oversees operations across both facilities, leading the growing, operations, and maintenance teams. In this role, his experiences come together as he champions data-driven, scalable solutions that improve efficiency and support sustainable growth. With biosecurity at the core of every decision, he is committed to reducing environmental impact while delivering consistent, high-quality seedlings for growers across North America. Known for his connecting leadership style, Remco is passionate about building strong teams that help clients succeed.

Pieter van Dijk is the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Ontario Plants. With 27 years of experience in the greenhouse industry, including as the owner-operator of a large-scale tomato production greenhouse in the Netherlands, Pieter has an in-depth understanding of the needs of Ontario Plants’ customers. Prior to joining Ontario Plants in early 2020, he served as Head Grower at the largest vegetable plant propagation company in the Netherlands. Pieter brings extensive experience in greenhouse operations, a global network of subject matter experts, and a strong focus on driving technological advancements and innovation to support the company’s continued growth.

Anna Blonski is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Ontario Plants, providing dedicated support to the company’s C-suite team. With more than 15 years of experience in academic, corporate, and non-profit settings, she helps coordinate projects, priorities, and day-to-day operations with care and attention to detail.

Anna values collaboration and enjoys helping teams work smoothly together, whether through executive support or initiatives that strengthen workplace culture. She takes pride in contributing to Ontario Plants’ mission of Growing Excellence by ensuring both people and processes are well supported.