Montréal, Jan. 7, 2019 /CNW
Telbec/ - Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor,
is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-François Pruneau as
President and CEO of Videotron.
"Since joining Quebecor in 2001, Jean-François has made a major
contribution to creating value for the Corporation and its
shareholders," said Pierre Karl Péladeau. "We began working
together at that time, when I myself was President and CEO of
Videotron. I must say that I have rarely encountered a CFO with
such well-developed business instincts and sense for operations.
With his clear vision and exceptional skills, he has been able to
develop customized strategies that have enabled Quebecor and its
subsidiaries, including Videotron, to post strong performances and
execute on our ambitious business plan. I am confident that
Jean-François is the right person to ensure Videotron's success
going forward."
"I'm very happy to take up the reins at Videotron, a company
that is constantly testing the limits of excellence and is
generally acknowledged to have the best customer service," said
Jean-François Pruneau, President and CEO of Videotron. "With
Videotron's solid team, we will continue to focus on the customer
experience, innovation and the power of convergence. I am
determined to continue growing the company and want to lead
Videotron to new heights."
Jean-François Pruneau had been Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Quebecor since November
2010. He joined the Corporation in 2001 as Director of
Corporate Financing and Assistant Treasurer, and subsequently
served as Treasurer and Vice President, Finance of Quebecor,
Quebecor Media, Videotron and Sun Media Corporation. In 2015, he
received the prestigious "Aces of Finance" award in the "Financial
Executive of a Large Corporation" category. Since 2012, he has been
Chairman of the Board and a member of the Executive Committee of
the Fondation Père Sablon.
Jean-François Pruneau succeeds Manon
Brouillette, who announced her departure on October 16, 2018.
About Quebecor
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in
telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one
of the best-performing integrated communications companies in the
industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best
possible customer experience, all of Quebecor's subsidiaries and
brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform,
convergent products and services.
Québec-based Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) employs more than
10,000 people in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly
committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports more
than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health,
education, the environment and entrepreneurship.
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SOURCE Quebecor