MONTREAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Sept. 30, 2013) - The Quebec Chapter of Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada), an all-industry professional association for senior financial executives, is pleased to announce the composition of its Board of Directors for 2013-2014. Following an electronic ballot conducted from June 10 to July 5, 2013, the board was officially revealed on September 26 at the Annual General Meeting, held during the cocktail reception at Grevin Montreal in honour of the Chapter's new members.

Louis Marcotte is the new Quebec Chapter President, succeeding Carl Gauvreau, who has completed a three-year term. Well-known to members and the community, Mr. Marcotte has been a member of the Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada for eleven years, and has been involved on its board for ten. Having previously served on the National Board of Directors of FEI Canada, over the years he has taken on various responsibilities on the board of the Quebec Chapter, putting him in a strong position to take on his new role as Chair. Mr. Marcotte will be supported by 15 board members in pursuing the organization's mission and continuing to promote the senior financial profession in Quebec.

2013-2014 Board of Directors of the Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada:

• Louis Marcotte, MBA, FCPA, FCA, Senior Vice President Strategic distribution, Intact Financial Corporation
• Carl Gauvreau, MBA, CPA, CA, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, GardaWorld Cash Services
• Catherine Allard, CPA, CA, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, ACCEO Solutions Inc.
• David Anderson, CPA, CA, CMA, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CGI Group Inc.
• Denis Asselin, FCPA, FCMA, Consultant
• Jean-Paul Beaulieu, MBA, Investment Advisor, TD Wealth Management Inc.
• Ross Corcoran, MBA, Consultant
• Marc Godin, MBA, CFA, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Dessau
• Bertrand Lauzon, CFA, CPA, CA, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, BFL Canada
• Alix Mandron, Ph. D., CPA, CGA, Professor, HEC Montréal
• Marie-Josée Marsan, MBA, CPA, CGA, Vice President, Finance & IT, and Chief Financial Officer, Vidéotron
• Denis Pellerin, CPA, CA, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Lavo Inc.
• Pierre Richard, CPA, CA, ICD.D, Finance Manager, Barreau du Québec
• Claude Samson, MBA, CPA, CA, Vice President Finance, Alstom Hydro North America
• Paul Stinis, MBA, B. Eng, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, BCE Inc.
• Vicky Tumiotto, CBV, CPA, CA, Consultant, Business and Financial Strategy

The Board of Directors of the Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada is made up of experienced volunteer members actively contributing to the growth of the organization, which currently includes 187 professionals working in companies with a significant impact on economic activity in Quebec.

Acting as a catalyst to strengthen its members' leadership in the financial community, the Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada is a dynamic organization offering numerous networking opportunities, and knowledge transfer and professional development activities. Among these, the Financial Executive Forum 2013 is fast approaching and will be held on November 20. The Chapter also organizes the prestigious "Aces of Finance" competition, which recognizes the contribution of Quebec's exceptional financial leaders and is now in its fourth year.

"Over the next year we will be continuing our efforts to grow the organization and raise its profile in Quebec's business community," says Louis Marcotte, President of the Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada. "Our Board of Directors plans to keep up the momentum of the past year, during which it welcomed thirty new members, and continue to maintain an extremely valuable high-quality network."

About Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada)

Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada) or Dirigeants financiers internationaux du Canada (DFI Canada) is the all-industry professional association for senior financial executives. With 11 chapters across Canada and 1,700 members, FEI Canada provides professional development, thought leadership and advocacy services to its members. The Quebec Chapter currently counts 187 members. The association's membership, which consists of chief financial officers, audit committee directors and senior executives in the finance, controller, treasury and taxation functions, represents a significant number of Canada's leading and most influential corporations. Further information can be found at www.feicanada.org/quebec.