 

Benoît Huard joined Transcontinental as Corporate Treasurer
in February 2002. Since March 15, 2006, he has been Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Executive
Committee.
With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Huard has held a number
of senior Finance positions with major public corporations,
including Quebecor Inc. and Avenor Inc. Prior to joining Transcontinental,
he was VP Finance and Treasurer with Future Electronics Inc.
As Transcontinental’s treasurer, Mr. Huard is responsible
for financing, treasury management, taxation and risk management
activities. With the support of his team, he negotiated the
company’s first financing arrangements on the U.S. private
placement market.
Since his appointment as Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, Mr. Huard has introduced and headed a major program
to transform the entire finance function at Transcontinental.
The aim of the program was to develop the ability of employees
engaged in the finance function to be true business partners;
to implement best practices and state-of-the-art software
applications; and to strengthen controls and corporate governance.
Mr. Huard continues to demonstrate the rigorous approach
and financial discipline that has always characterized Transcontinental,
and that has earned the confidence of financial markets even
in troubled economic times.
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. |