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Montreal, May 23, 2008 – Transcontinental Inc. today
announced the appointment of François R. Roy to the
company’s board of directors. Mr. Roy is Vice Principal
(Administration and Finance) at McGill University.
“Following a unanimous decision by our board members,
I am proud to announce the appointment of François
R. Roy to the Transcontinental board of directors,”
said Rémi Marcoux, founder and executive chairman of
the board of Transcontinental. “Mr. Roy has in-depth
experience as a senior financial executive in the media, print
and marketing sectors which will provide unique insight and
perspective to Transcontinental as we grow the company.”
Mr. Roy was previously Chief Financial Officer at Télémédia,
a Canadian media company which had holdings in radio, television
and magazine publishing, as well as Avenor, an international
forest products company, and Quebecor Inc. Mr. Roy has a long
history of involvement in the Montreal arts community and
has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Opera de
Montreal, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Canadian Centre
for Architecture, and the International Festival of Films
on Art. Mr. Roy earned his BA and MBA from the University
of Toronto.
About Transcontinental
The largest printer in Canada and sixth-largest
in North America, Transcontinental is also the country’s
leading publisher of consumer magazines and French-language
educational resources, and its second-largest community newspaper
publisher. Transcontinental distinguishes itself by creating
strategic partnerships that integrate the company into its
customers’ value chain, notably through its unique newspaper
printing outsourcing model and its value-added services. From
mass to highly personalized marketing, the company offers
its clients integrated solutions which include a continent-leading
direct marketing offering, a diverse digital platform and
a door-to-door advertising material distribution network.
Transcontinental is a company whose values, including respect,
innovation and integrity, are central to its operation. Transcontinental
(TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B) has more than 15,000 employees in Canada,
the United States and Mexico, and reported revenues of C$2.3
billion in 2007.
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For information:
Media
Nessa Prendergast
Director, Media Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2809
nessa.prendergast@transcontinental.ca
Financial Community
Jennifer F. McCaughey
Director, Investor Relations
Transcontinental Inc.
Telephone: (514) 954 2821
jennifer.mccaughey@transcontinental.ca |
