Sam Mouallem founded Simex Defense Inc. and has led it for 30 years. He’s built its vision, mission, and direction, growing it from a small company to a top defense contractor. Under his leadership, Simex has gained a stellar reputation, strong finances, and exclusive agreements with major defense contractors.
Carl has 25 years of experience in military procurement and bidding on projects for Canadian National Defence, U.S. Forces, and NATO. He also manages the supply chain for major Aerospace, Navy, and defense projects from OEMs and manufacturers.
Ted has 16 years of experience in procurement and bidding, focusing on land vehicles, marine, navy, and tooling projects. He also manages manufacturing projects, overseeing design and production processes based on military drawings.
Steve has 29 years of experience in operations and logistics. He oversees warehouse staff and ensures all packaging, warehousing, shipping, and logistics processes comply with ISO standards at Simex. His team conducts quality inspections and provides customized packaging and shipping solutions to meet client needs.
Joe leads our finance department, ensuring financial stability and compliance. With 4 years at Simex and a BComm. in accounting from Concordia University, he oversees stewardship and mitigates financial risks, as well as security and compliance matters.
Serhii Malchenko is a BDA at Simex Defence, responsible for business development, marketing, and managing relationships with clients and vendors. With a background in Business Administration from Poland and Germany, Serhii brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. His fluency in five languages and his dedication to supporting and developing customer and partner relationships are pivotal to the ongoing growth and success of Simex Defence.
With 20 years of experience at Simex, Nora spearheaded the contractual procurement and purchasing processes for all government and commercial contracts for the military and the Ministry of Defence. Her expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in securing and managing high-value contracts, making her an indispensable asset to the company’s operations and growth.
Carmen oversees contract coordination and post-sales customer and supplier care, managing the entire supply chain process. With over 30 years in customer service, she directly addresses issues, ensures timely delivery, and communicates any discrepancies or delays to customers and suppliers.
Yasmine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management. With a solid background in marketing and operations, she excels at transforming data into actionable insights that enhance efficiency and support strategic decisions. At Simex, she plays a key role in driving business performance across multiple operational areas. Her adaptability and commitment make her a valuable member of the team.
Nadejda in our sales department connects suppliers and customers. She handles government bids and contracts, ensuring they’re complete and on time. Nadejda comes to Simex with over 10 years experience in supply chain and procurement within several industries.
Leila Dagher is an Assistant Buyer at Simex Defence, playing a crucial role in procurement management. With a strong background in procurement and bidding, Leila brings significant expertise to her position. Her commitment to streamlining purchasing operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency are vital to the operational excellence of Simex Defence.
Zoran is an Assistant Buyer at Simex Defence, contributing to procurement and supply chain management. With a strong technical foundation in engineering and project management, Zoran brings valuable expertise to the role. Throughout project initiation, planning, and production, Zoran serves as the main liaison between clients, sales teams, and subcontractors, ensuring coordination of bids submissions.
Nelson oversees all aspects of Simex’s Quality management, Quality Assurance and Quality control. He is ensuring compliance with Customers standards, ISO regulations and any applicable requirements. His expertise is critical in helping Simex meet the stringent requirements of the Department of National Defence. Nelson plays a key role in maintaining the highest standards of Quality, Reliability and Efficiency across all operations, by conducting supplier and internal quality audits and following up on actions for improving and innovating our processes.
Iris has been an integral part of Simex for over 15 years, diligently managing all accounting processes and procedures. Her dedicated efforts are central to upholding the company’s fiscal responsibilities. As the point person for accounting, Iris ensures that suppliers are paid promptly, invoices are processed efficiently, and any accounting issues are swiftly resolved.
Tanya plays a pivotal role within our logistics, operations, and QA team. Her responsibilities encompass meticulously ensuring that all documentation and processes adhere strictly to our ISO standards while consistently meeting or exceeding the expectations of our esteemed clientele.
Chris Dobozy is the Warehouse Manager and Quality Inspector at Simex Defence, where he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of inventory management and product quality.With a wealth of experience in logistics and quality control, Chris ensures the seamless coordination and optimization of inventory processes. His leadership is crucial in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our supply chain.
Yuliia is a dedicated Warehouse Associate at Simex Defence, ensuring seamless inventory management and timely order fulfillment. Her precision and organizational skills keep operations running efficiently, supporting Simex’s commitment to reliability and excellence. By maintaining accuracy and speed, Yuliia plays a vital role in strengthening our supply chain performance.
Joseph brings military background and extensive experience in heavy warehouse operations. With expertise in inventory management and logistics, he ensures efficient handling and accurate tracking of materials. His disciplined approach and operational knowledge make him an invaluable member of our logistics team.
