MONTREAL,
June 22, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - METRO
INC. (TSX: MRU) announced today the appointment of François
Thibault, CFA as Senior Vice-president and Chief Financial Officer.
The appointment is effective August 1,
2012.
Mr. Thibault will lead all of the Company's
financial management and reporting functions, as well as treasury
and investor relations, legal affairs, strategic planning and
corporate development.
Since 1999, Mr. Thibault has held various
strategic positions with Bombardier and he was Vice-president,
Finance of Bombardier Aerospace since 2009. Prior to 1999, Mr.
Thibault held senior financial positions with large companies in
the printing and telecommunications industries.
Mr. Thibault holds a Master of Science (Finance
and International Business) from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor in
Business Administration from Université de Sherbrooke.
"I am very pleased to welcome François to the
Metro executive team. His strong financial experience, expertise
and dynamic leadership will allow him to contribute positively to
the Company's growth", said Eric La Fleche, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Metro Inc.
METRO INC.
With annual sales of over $11 billion and over 65,000 employees, METRO INC.
is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Québec and
Ontario, where it operates a
network of more than 600 food stores under several banners
including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C and Food Basics, as well as
over 250 drugstores under the Brunet, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics
banners.
SOURCE METRO INC.