Groupe Bikini Village Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Joseph Iannicelli as Director
March 15 2012 - 2:34PM
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Groupe Bikini Village inc. (TSX:GBV) ("Groupe Bikini Village" or
the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Joseph Iannicelli, as a director of the Corporation.
Mr. Iannicelli was until recently the President & Chief
Executive Officer of Standard Life Assurance of Canada, a position
he had assumed between 2005 and early 2012. This followed 10 years
of progressively more senior management roles within the Canadian
operations of Standard Life.
During his successful career with Standard Life, Mr. Iannicelli
participated in the development of a cohesive, motivated and high
performing management group leading a team of over 2000 employee
partners. As CEO, he was responsible for developing and
implementing a new Canadian strategy and vision for Standard Life
and through his participation in the Global Group Executive
Committee contributed to the creation of the Group's Global
strategy.
Mr. Iannicelli was until rencently a member of the Canadian
Council of Chief Executives, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and
several insurance industry boards and committees. He has been an
active participant in numerous healthcare foundations and is
recognized for his contribution to charitable and community events
in the metropolitan Montreal area.
Mr. Iannicelli holds two degrees from York University,
Toronto.
Commenting on Mr. Iannicelli's appointment as a director of
Groupe Bikini Village, Helene F. Fortin FCA, Chairwoman of the
Board stated that "Joseph's senior management, strategic planning
and investment experiences will contribute to the strength of the
Corporations' Board of Directors as it explores operational and
strategic opportunities".
About Groupe Bikini Village
Groupe Bikini Village, serving Canadians for more than a
quarter-century, is a leading swimwear & beachwear retailer
with a network of new and renovated boutiques across Eastern
Canada. In its bright and inviting stores, Groupe Bikini Village
helps its customers choose from among Canada's widest selection of
swimsuits, cruise wear, and beach accessories, in the most popular
brands the industry has to offer and in styles to suit every
figure. Headquartered in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Groupe Bikini
Village operates 57 stores and employs approximately 450 people;
its securities trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock
symbol GBV. For more information about the Corporation, please
visit our website at www.bikinivillage.com.
Contacts: Yves Simard President and Chief Executive Officer
(450) 449-1310 ext 4797ysimard@bikinivillage.com