MONTRÉAL, June 21,
2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) and
Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA) are proud to announce that
Louis Audet, Chair of the Boards of
Directors, has been awarded the title of Officer of the Ordre
national du Québec.
The Ordre national du Québec is the highest distinction awarded
by the Government of Québec. It recognizes Quebecers from a wide
range of disciplines and backgrounds whose feats and achievements
have shaped Québec's growth and reputation.
"Louis Audet led Cogeco as
President and Chief Executive Officer for 25 years, during which
time the company experienced strong growth, and increased its
revenues a hundred-fold. When I joined Cogeco in 2011, I met a man
of heart and conviction, with the tremendous ability to convey a
clear vision and strong values, leaving no choice but to want to
follow him in his desire to make Cogeco a leader in the North
American telecommunications and media market. Today, as Cogeco
celebrates its 65th anniversary and as Mr. Audet
continues his work as Chair of our Boards of Directors, this
recognition highlights the work of one of Québec's great builders,
who is guided by his determination, business acumen and long-term
vision for Cogeco's continued growth," said Philippe Jetté,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Cogeco.
"The qualities used to describe Louis
Audet are endless and testify to the impact he makes
wherever he goes. Mr. Audet's deep commitment to the Québec
community is palpable. His vision, ambitions and leadership have
enabled him to make Cogeco a growing competitive force in the
telecommunications and media sector. He has made the company what
it is today. On behalf of all the members of the Boards of
Directors of Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc., I
congratulate Louis on this exceptional honour bestowed on him
today" concluded James C. Cherry,
Lead Director of Cogeco's Boards.
Mr. Audet's strong philanthropic commitment to society as well
as his leadership contribute to building a better and more
inclusive world. Over the years, he has been recognized on several
occasions by the business and philanthropic communities for his
significant contributions. In this capacity, he was appointed to
the Order of Canada in 2013. More
recently, he was awarded the title of Grand bâtisseur de l'économie
du Québec (Great Builder of the Québec Economy) by the
Institute for Governance (IGOPP). In 2018, he was selected by the
United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) as the recipient of that year's Global
Citizen Award. Also in 2018, he received two honorary doctorates,
awarded by Université de Montréal and Université du Québec à
Trois-Rivières. He was also inducted into the Club des
entrepreneurs of the Conseil du patronat du Québec. He is a
recipient of the Ordre du mérite from the Association des diplômés
de l'Université de Montréal, as well as the Prix Mérite from the
Association des Diplômés de l'École Polytechnique.
ABOUT COGECO INC.
Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) is a
growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications
and media sectors with a legacy of 65 years. Through its business
units Cogeco Connexion and Breezeline (formerly Atlantic
Broadband), Cogeco provides Internet, video and phone services to
1.6 million residential and business customers in Quebec and Ontario in Canada as well as in twelve states in
the United States. Through Cogeco
Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the
province of Québec as well as a news agency. To learn more about
Cogeco's growth strategy and its commitment to support its
communities, promote inclusive growth and fight climate change,
please visit us online at corpo.cogeco.com.
SOURCE Cogeco Inc.