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The
largest printer in Canada and sixth-largest in North America,
Transcontinental is 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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Benoît Huard joined Transcontinental as corporate treasurer
in February, 2002, and on March 15, 2006, he has been appointed
vice president and chief financial officer.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Huard has held the positions
of vice president and controller at Avenor Inc., controller
and treasurer at Quebecor Inc., and prior to joining Transcontinental,
Mr. Huard was vice president of finances and treasurer with
Future Electronics Inc.
As Transcontinental’s treasurer, Mr. Huard is responsible
for financing, treasury management, taxation and risk management
activities. Among other achievements and with the support
of his team, he set up the company’s first financing
arrangements on the U.S. private placement market.
Mr. Huard has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales
and is a member of the Quebec Order of Chartered Accountants.
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