MONTRÉAL, April 27, 2021 /CNW
Telbec/ - Quebecor today announced that Jean-François Pruneau,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Videotron, is stepping
down from his position effective June
4. After more than 20 years with Quebecor and Videotron, Mr.
Pruneau has decided to leave active professional life and devote
himself to personal investment projects.
"I heartily thank Jean-François for his dedication to the
company over the years," said Pierre Karl Péladeau, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Quebecor. "With his strong
leadership and business acumen, he has made a vital contribution to
the development of our business plan and the solidity of our
company. I wish him every success in this new chapter of his
life."
"I am turning a page in my professional life with a sense of
accomplishment," said Jean-François Pruneau. "I am leaving the
organization in a good position and with a first-class team to
count on as it continues its progress. I thank Pierre Karl for placing his trust in me over the
years. It has been a true privilege to lead Videotron."
In the wake of this announcement, it has been decided that the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Quebecor Media will take
over the responsibilities of the President of Videotron to further
cement the concerted leadership and dynamic of efficiency between
the two organizations.
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 Media Inc.