Sam Bendavid

Montreal, Quebec

Executive, Financial Analyst

Sam Bendavid is the Chief Corporate Development and Procurement Officer of TC Transcontinental. He joined the company in 2008 as a Financial Analyst, gaining practical experience in mergers and acquisitions throughout the years until eventually fulfilling senior positions within the firm. Before TC Transcontinental, Bendavid worked for Palos Capital. He holds degrees from HEC Montreal, Concordia University, and McGill University. Additionally, Bendavid is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Early life

Information about Sam Bendavid’s family life and early childhood is limited.

As a young man, Sam Bendavid focused heavily on education. From 1998 to 2002, he studied Software Engineering at Concordia University. He then pursued a Graduate diploma at McGill University from 2003 to 2005 while simultaneously earning his CFA Charterholder designation. From 2007 to 2010, he studied Finance and Financial Management Services at HEC Montreal.

Career

Sam Bendavid started his finance career in 2004 when he joined Palos Capital as an analyst. The firm was a private investment company where he gained knowledge in programming and project development. In 2007, he was named Associate, Venture Capital.

Bendavid left Palos Capital in 2008 and joined TC Transcontinental as a Financial Analyst focused on mergers and acquisitions. Throughout the years, he climbed the ladder and eventually filled executive roles within the firm.

During his tenure with TC Transcontinental, Bendavid has led several major transactions that helped form the company’s business model. He was involved in the divestment of local and regional TC Media newspapers, as well as several acquisitions that supported the company’s expansion into the packaging industry. He was also involved in the acquisition of Coveris Americas in 2018, a deal that positioned TC Transcontinental as a leader in flexible packaging in North America.

In 2020, Bendavid was promoted to Senior Vice President, Advanced Coatings and Packaging Procurement. In this role, he managed procurement activities within the packaging division while also contributing to the operational and commercial development of the advanced coatings segment. His responsibilities grew in 2023, when he was given oversight of procurement in the entire organization.

In July 2023, he was appointed Chief Corporate Development and Procurement Officer. In this executive role, he directed the company’s mergers and acquisitions strategy, supervised the development of its strategic plan, and managed procurement operations company-wide. He also managed the Advanced Coatings Group, supporting ongoing growth and profitability within the packaging business.

In March 2026, TC Transcontinental announced Bendavid’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 6, 2026. This marked his 18-year career with the company, during which he led acquisitions, integrations, and large-scale cost optimization initiatives while also holding operational leadership positions.

Net Worth

Sam Bendavid’s net worth is not publicly disclosed.

Achievement

Appointed Chief Executive Officer of TC Transcontinental, effective April 2026.

Named Chief Corporate Development and Procurement Officer in 2023.

Promoted to Senior Vice President, Advanced Coatings and Packaging Procurement in 2020.

Involved in the acquisition of Coveris Americas, a big deal for the company.

Led and executed multiple mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures tied to the company’s transformation.

Contributed to TC Transcontinental’s shift toward flexible packaging as a primary growth area.

Managed company-wide procurement strategy and cost optimization initiatives.

Best Executive Award winner by Report on Business, The Globe and Mail (2020).

Built an 18-year career at TC Transcontinental, advancing from Financial Analyst to CEO.

Gained early experience in venture capital and investment analysis at Palos Capital.