MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 12, 2016) - High-resolution photos and information sheets available - see details at end of press release
At a festive gala evening in Montreal, the Quebec Chapter of Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada), an all-industry professional association for senior financial executives, presented its Aces of Finance award to four financial executives who have enjoyed an outstanding career. The names of the winners were unveiled before some 345 guests gathered for the sixth edition of this prestigious competition. The event was held yesterday at the unique Parquet, in Centre CDP Capital, amid a splendid decor.
Presided over this year by honorary chairman Mr. Christian Dubé, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice-President, Quebec, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, the competition was open to all chief financial officers, vice presidents of finance and financial executives across Québec. The competition aims to recognize the professional achievements and community engagement of three outstanding financial executives.
The following three candidates were honoured:
"Financial executive of a large corporation" category
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Mr. François Thibault, CFA, M.Sc.
Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Metro Inc.
"Financial executive of a small or medium-sized enterprise" category
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Mr. Jean-Pierre Trahan, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer, Stingray Digital Group Inc.
"Emerging financial executive" category
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Ms. Sonya Branco, CPA, CA, MBA
Vice-President and Controller, CAE Inc.
A rigorous process
Following selection of the nine finalists by the competition's organizing committee, the members of an independent jury met with these candidates to determine the three laureates. The winners stood out for their ability to draw on their knowledge, experience and values in making the best decisions and setting the best future directions for their organizations. "Determining the winners is a complex exercise for jury members because, in addition to analyzing the tangible results the professionals have obtained, they need to consider the intrinsic qualities that enable them to react with good judgement and confidence to the various aspects of the job," said Mr. Marc Godin, President of the Organizing Committee.
2016 Homage Award
During the gala evening, as in previous years, the Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada also presented its Homage Award to a financial executive who has had a distinguished career. This year's recipient is Mr. L. G. Serge Gadbois, FCPA, FCA, MBA, former Senior Vice-President, Finance and Treasurer at Metro Inc., and now a Corporate Director. Mr. Gadbois was honoured for his achievements spanning over four decades and the expertise he has provided to many leading companies.