Finalists in the 2016 Aces of Finance Competition Announced

Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada unveils the names of the nine financial executives shortlisted for the competition


MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Feb. 23, 2016) - The Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada, an all-industry professional association for senior financial executives, is proud to announce the names of the nine financial executives shortlisted for the 2016 Aces of Finance competition (www.feicanada.org/quebec). The names of the winners of these prestigious awards will be revealed at a gala evening on May 11 in Montreal.

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 senior financial executives across Quebec. This prestigious competition aims to recognize the professional achievements and community engagement of outstanding financial executives. It also underlines the vital role they play within their organization and their strategic contribution to its success.

From among all the candidates, the organizing committee selected nine finalists working in various sectors:

"Financial executive of a large corporation" category

  • Ghislain Parent, FCPA, FCA
    Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-President - Finance and Treasury, National Bank
  • Denis Rozon, CPA, CA
    Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, TVA Group & Quebecor Media Group
  • 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

  • Jeffrey Kadanoff, P. Eng., MBA
    Chief Financial Officer, Knight Therapeutics Inc.
  • Gérard Tardif, CPA, CMA
    Chief Financial Officer, Sid Lee
  • Jean-Pierre Trahan, CPA, CA
    Chief Financial Officer, Stingray Digital Group Inc.

"Emerging financial executive" category

  • Sonya Branco, CPA, CA, MBA
    Vice-President and Controller, CAE Inc.
  • Patrick Chaperon, CPA, CA, M.Sc.
    Vice-President, Finance and Administration, NORAMPAC, a division of Cascades Canada ULC
  • Rémi Lalonde, P. Eng., LL.B.
    Vice-President and Treasurer, Resolute Forest Products

In the final stage, three winners will be selected by an independent jury, following an interview with each candidate.

"Once more this year, we received high-quality candidacies from various business sectors, demonstrating that the competition has become a must in the profession," said Mr. Louis Marcotte, President of the Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada. "I am still amazed to see so much talent and expertise-a sign that this competition is fulfilling its role in shining a spotlight on the profession."

2016 Homage Award

The Quebec Chapter of FEI Canada is proud to present its annual Homage Award to a financial executive who has had an illustrious career. The 2016 Aces of Finance Homage Award will be presented to 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 will be honoured for his achievements spanning over four decades and the expertise he has provided to many leading companies. He retired in 2006 following a 20-year career with food retail company Metro Inc. Since then, he has served on many boards of directors and audit committees for a variety of organizations, including Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc., Cogeco Communications Inc., St-Hubert Group Inc., Supremex Inc. and Mecachrome Inc.

An invitation

The entire financial and business community is invited to come support the finalists and be present when the names of the winners of the 2016 Aces of Finance competition are announced on May 11 at the magnificent Le Parquet in Centre CDP Capital in Montreal. Reserve your table for this major annual event. For more information regarding the gala evening and to reserve seats, visit the Quebec Chapter's page at the FEI Canada website: https://www.feicanada.org/events#2084/QUE_EVENT_05/16.

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 1,600 members, FEI Canada provides professional development, thought leadership and advocacy services to its members.

The Quebec Chapter currently has nearly 200 members. The association's membership, which consists of chief financial officers, audit committee directors and senior financial executives, controllers, treasurers and tax advisors, represents a significant number of Canada's leading and most influential corporations. Further information can be found at www.feicanada.org/quebec.

Contact Information:

Jean-Marc Simard
Simard Hamel Communications
514 287-9811, ext. 15
j.m.simard@shc.ca