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    Air Canada Announces New President

    2026/07/13

      Air Canada announced that Anko Van der Werff will become its next president and chief executive officer, and a member of the board, by the end of January 2027. Van der Werff, currently president and CEO at Scandinavian Airlines, succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement after 19 years with Air Canada. Van der Werff has extensive international aviation experience and a proven 25-year track record, including his most recent forward-looking executive leadership at Scandinavian Airlines, Avianca Group,…

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    Fougere is New CEO of Events East Group

    2026/05/13

      Suzanne Fougere has been selected as the new president and CEO of Events East Group, the organization responsible for operating the Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre. She started her five-year term in April, taking over from Carrie Cussons. Fougere previously served as the organization’s Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, and has advanced into progressively senior roles since joining the organization in 2010. As a recognized business and community leader in Nova Scotia with a strategic focus…

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  • Parq Vancouver Names New President

    2024/02/09

      Parq Vancouver has named Jeff Craik as the new president of the company. With a career spanning nearly 30 years in the gaming industry, Craik brings a wealth of experience and strategic leadership to Parq Vancouver. His proven track record of success, commitment to excellence, and deep understanding of the gaming landscape make him the ideal candidate to lead Parq Vancouver into its next phase of growth and success. “We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Craik to Parq Vancouver…

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    Four Seasons Appoints New President

    2022/10/21

      Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced that Alejandro Reynal has been appointed as president and chief executive officer. Reynal succeeds John Davison, a 20-year veteran of Four Seasons, who announced his intention to retire late last year and remains a member of the company’s board. “It is an honour to join Four Seasons, a company I have always admired for its unwavering focus on its values and for the boldness of its innovative spirit,” said Reynal. “I look forward to…

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  • Guérard Named President and CEO of Transat A.T.

    2021/06/01

    Annick Guérard has been appointed president and CEO of Transat A.T., effective May 27, 2021, succeeding Jean-Marc Eustache who is retiring. Guérard has served as Transat’s COO since November 2017. Eustache was one of the principal architects behind the creation of Transat in 1987, helping to establish the company’s vertically integrated business model toward becoming a world leader in the tourism industry. “With the crisis resulting from COVID-19, we were most happy to have been able to rely on all…

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  • Gregg Saretsky retires from WestJet

    2018/03/08

    Ed Sims appointed new President and CEO WestJet has announced Gregg Saretsky, President and CEO, has advised the time has come for him to retire from the company. Having found his successor, he has agreed with the company that his retirement will be effective immediately. “For the past eight years, it’s been my privilege to lead team WestJet through a tremendous period of growth and success,” said Gregg Saretsky. “I am pleased with the continued growth and profitability we’ve achieved together. With plans…

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  • New president and CEO of RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg announced

    2018/02/08

    Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors announce the appointment of new president and CEO After 25 years at the helm of the RBC Convention Centre, President and CEO Klaus Lahr will be retiring this spring. Following a lengthy search, Crystal Laborero, Board Chair, and Search Committee Chair Danny Akman have announced that Drew Fisher will be appointed to the position effective March 15, 2018. Fisher will join the convention centre with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and…

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