 M. Pierre Brochu, président et chef de la direction de Télébec ltée, nommé président et chef de la direction de Northern Telephone Limited 2000-10-27 |
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| New Liskeard - Murray J. Makin, Chairman of the Board of Northern Telephone Limited, announced today that Pierre Brochu has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Telephone, effective November 1, 2000. Mr. Brochu also retains his position as President and CEO of Télébec Ltée. This appointment provides the opportunity for Northern Telephone and Télébec to work more closely together to improve their ability to offer the most complete and advanced communications services to their resource based territories. Also on November 1, 2000, Paul Flaherty, President of Northern Telephone and interim President of Northwestel, is appointed President of Northwestel.
"Considering the whirlwind of change sweeping through the world of telecommunications, Northern Telephone and Télébec share a determination to stay at the forefront of the industry. Development of new markets, network modernisation, consolidation in traditional markets, development of Internet and mobility applications-these will all be major priorities," said Pierre Brochu, President and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Telephone and Télébec.
"The employees of Northern Telephone and Télébec are definitely one of our greatest strengths. Year after year, their determination and commitment continually expand our possibilities. I strongly believe that our regions hold great potential and we will play a key role in their development. Both companies will continue to maintain a strong local presence in the communities they serve," Mr. Brochu continued.
"Our intention is to take full advantage of opportunities arising from new needs in high technology. Our relationship with Telebec will allow us to accelerate future growth in areas of emerging and integrated telecommunications services for our customers", said David McGirr, Vice-President Marketing and Customer Solutions at Northern Telephone.
The capital investment programs of both companies will be geared toward a high-performance network and will be guided by two specific objectives: to offer customers an ever-expanding range of integrated telecommunications solutions, and to develop a portfolio of value-added applications.
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Renseignements :
Norma Hughes Howard, Manager
Communications and Public Affairs
Northern Telephone
(800) 360-8555 extension 3443
Jacinthe Ouellette, Director
Communications and Public Affairs
Télébec
(888) 567-7788 extension 6893
Company Profiles
Both companies have a long history of serving their respective communities.
Northern Telephone
Since 1905, Northern Telephone has been committed to offering Northeastern Ontario communities progressive services that make it easier to communicate effectively at home, at work, and at play.
Northern Telephone and its wireless communication subsidiary, NorTel Mobility, have more than 250 employees dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and marketing a full line of products and services to over 66,000 customers across an 83,000 square kilometre area in Northeastern Ontario stretching from Calstock to Latchford and from Virginiatown to Timmins.
Some of the main municipalities on Northern Telephone’s territory : Timmins, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, New Liskeard, Hearst, Haileybury, Dymond, etc.
1999 Operating revenue : $ 59 M
Total assets : $ 123 M
You will find additional information at the Northern Telephone web site at: www.northerntel.on.ca
Télébec
Télébec is the result of the merging of several companies in 1969 and took its name from the largest of them, Téléphone Becancour. Télébec and its subsidiaries offer integrated and innovative telecommunications solutions in 300 Quebec municipalities, thanks to the skill and expertise of some 900 employees. Télébec’s territory covers 750,000 square kilometres, stretching from James Bay to the U.S. border and from the Magdalen Islands to the Ottawa Valley.
Télébec’s subsidiaries are: Télébec |
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