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Unveiling the Three Finalists in the Run for the 2010 SGF CEO of the Year Award
Montréal, February 4, 2010 – The Quebec Technology Association’s selection committee revealed the names of the three finalists for the prestigious title of 2010 SGF CEO of the Year today. The nominated are:
• André d’Orsonnens, President and CEO, Druide informatique
• Gilles Létourneau, President and CEO, GFI Solutions Group
• Denis Savard, President and CEO, CT-Payment
This award is bestowed to a CEO of a technology company in recognition of exemplary leadership and contributions to the visibility of the Québec information and communications technologies (ICT) industry.
The finalists were selected by an independent selection committee comprised of ICT CEOs and representatives of the Société générale de financement du Québec and the Quebec Technology Association.
“The calibre of these three finalists clearly reflects the high levels of expertise Québec has achieved in information and communications technologies. I commend them for their outstanding performance”, stated Pierre Puglièse, Senior Vice-president, Investments, Technologies and Life Sciences Group.
The winner of the 2010 SGF CEO of the Year Award will be named by industry representatives during CEO Vision, the exclusive forum for CEOs of ICT companies which will be held this February 18 to 20 at Mont-Tremblant http://www.ceovisionpdg.org/en/.
“CEOs gathered for the 2010 SGF CEO of the Year Award evening will hear the finalists speak about their achievements before voting for a winner. This event is a shining example of our industry’s vitality and of the key role played by CEOs”, stated Michel Lacasse, President of the CEO Vision Organizing Committee and Vice-president and General Manager, Eastern Canada, Metafore.
The 2010 SGF CEO of the Year Award relies on the support of its media partner Les Affaires.
About the Quebec Technology Association
The Quebec Technology Association (AQT) organizes the SGF CEO of the Year Award. The association, which currently has more than 430 members and affiliate members, represents Quebec information and communications technologies companies and their executives http://www.aqt.ca/. The AQT supports their growth objectives and facilitates their access to the best business practices.
About the Société générale de financement du Québec
Société générale de financement du Québec (sgfqc.com), an industrial and financial holding company, has a mission to carry out economic development projects, with emphasis on the industrial sector, in co-operation with partners and on standard profitability conditions, in accordance with the economic development policy of the Quebec government. As part of its new mandate, SGF is authorized by the Quebec government to go beyond its traditional role as an equity investor by offering complementary solutions, such as loans, debentures or preferred capital-share investments.
About the finalists
André d’Orsonnens, President and CEO, Druide informatique, www.druide.com
Gilles Létourneau, President and CEO, GFI Solutions Group, www.gfisolutions.com
Denis Savard, President and CEO, CT-Payment, www.centraletaxes.com/ctpaiement
INFORMATION
The award presentation is open exclusively to CEOs and sponsors registered for CEO Vision.
AQT - Sylvie Castonguay, 514-874-2667, ext. 103, scastonguay@aqt.ca
SGF – Sophie Alarie, 514-876-9368, salarie@sgfqc.com
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