Who’s on the move: August 21, 2023
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Montreal Port Authority
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has appointed Geneviève Deschamps as interim president and CEO, as of August 21, 2023. Deschamps had been vice-president, finance since August 2021. She has 25 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector, managing multidisciplinary teams in the energy and finance sectors. Deschamps will lead the port while the board of directors seeks a replacement for Martin Imbleau who announced he was leaving the top job at the port earlier in August. Imbleau will continue to support the MPA until September 8.
St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors. At the SLSMC’s 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Tony Valeri, managing director of Ridge Strategy Group Inc., was elected to the board by the Steel and Iron Ore group, replacing Bronko Jazvac. In 2011, Valeri joined the steel-making organization ArcelorMittal-Dofasco, where until recently he was vice-president, corporate affairs. As well, from 1993 to 2006, Valeri was a member of parliament where, during his tenure, he served as minister of transport. Julie Lambert, president of Petro-Nav (Groupe Desgagnés), was also elected to the SLSMC Board of Directors by the Other Members industry group, succeeding Raymond Johnston. Lambert joined Petro-Nav in 2021 and previously worked for Canada Steamship Lines as vice-president commercial. Lambert has a legal and business background.
Dematic
Mohamed Vaid
Mohamed Vaid has been appointed senior vice-president, business solutions profit and loss (P&L), Americas. Previously, Vaid was Dematic Americas’ senior vice-president, customer service. He joined Dematic in 2019 as vice-president, global solution development. Before joining the organization, he had executive roles with General Electric, United Technologies, ALJ Toyota, and Saudi Cable Company. A graduate from Harvard Business School, Vaid holds an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, and management information systems from the University of Virginia. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt for excellence in professional leadership.
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