MONTRÉAL, May 5, 2022
/CNW Telbec/ - LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC") announced today
the appointment of J. Mark Rodger as
Chairman of its Board of Directors. J. Mark
Rodger, a key member of the Board since 2015, succeeds
Curtis J. Foltz. LOGISTEC also
welcomes new board member Jane
Skoblo.
"As LOGISTEC continues to drive growth, our new Chairman
J. Mark Rodger will bring strategic
insight and guidance to our business and further solidify our
industry leadership position," said Madeleine Paquin, President and CEO of LOGISTEC.
"I also wish to extend a warm welcome to Jane Skoblo, our newest board member, who is
well known for her strong financial acumen and corporate governance
knowledge."
"I am honoured to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors, and
I look forward to collaborating with the entire board and the
leadership team to pursue LOGISTEC's long-term sustainable growth
strategy. LOGISTEC is focused on taking a bold and proactive
approach to create value for customers, shareholders, communities
and all stakeholders," said Rodger.
A senior partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, J. Mark Rodger specializes in the energy sector and
infrastructure renewal, and has served as counsel to a broad range
of governmental, industrial and institutional clients as well as
their boards of directors. Mr. Rodger has extensive corporate
governance and electric utility M&A experience. He chaired
LOGISTEC's Governance and Human Resources Committee since 2019.
LOGISTEC is also pleased to announce the appointment of
Jane Skoblo, CPA, CA as a new board
member. Ms. Skoblo held several senior executive positions in the
financial and technology fields with CIBC, American Express and
more recently with Rogers Communications, and currently sits on
several public, private and not-for-profit boards.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Curtis J. Foltz for his important contribution
over the years as an esteemed member and Chairman of our board. His
vast experience in the maritime and transportation industry has
been extremely beneficial for LOGISTEC," added Madeleine Paquin. "Furthermore, I would like to
extend my utmost gratitude to George
Gugelmann who will retire from the board after 23 years of
dedication and loyalty."
About LOGISTEC
Corporation
LOGISTEC Corporation is based in Montréal (QC) and provides
specialized services to the marine community and industrial
companies in the areas of bulk, break-bulk and container cargo
handling in 54 ports and 80 terminals located in
North America. LOGISTEC also
offers marine transportation services geared primarily to the
Arctic coastal trade as well as marine agency services to
shipowners and operators serving the Canadian market. Furthermore,
the Company operates in the environmental industry where it
provides services to industrial, municipal and other governmental
customers for the renewal of underground water mains, dredging,
dewatering, contaminated soils and materials management, site
remediation, risk assessment, and manufacturing of fluid
transportation products.
The Company has been profitable and has paid regular dividends
since becoming public and payments have grown steadily over the
years. A public company since 1969, LOGISTEC's shares are listed on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols LGT.A and
LGT.B. More information can be obtained on the Company's website
at www.logistec.com.
SOURCE Logistec Corporation