MONTRÉAL, Sept. 7,
2023 /CNW/ - Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO) and Cogeco
Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA) are pleased to announce the
appointment of Tim Dinesen as Senior Vice-President and Chief
Technology Officer, effective September 11,
2023. He will be based at the head office in Montreal.
"Tim's impressive track record, extensive experience in
telecommunications, and passion for technology make him the ideal
candidate for this highly strategic position at Cogeco as our
business transforms and digital becomes increasingly embedded in
our operations," said Philippe Jetté, President and CEO of Cogeco
Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. "In this role, he will evolve
Cogeco's technology and innovation strategy, as well as lead the
deployment of emerging technologies. I am very pleased that he is
joining us and contributing to Cogeco's leadership in the
telecommunications and media sector."
Until recently, in addition to his consulting work, he has held
management roles at Xplornet, Canadian Tire and Bell Canada, among others. During his career, he
has acquired extensive experience of broadband networks,
information technologies, mobility and customer operations in
Canada and the United States.
Mr. Dinesen holds a PhD in Chemical Physics from McGill University and an MBA from Queen's
University.
ABOUT COGECO INC.
Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing
competitive force in the North American telecommunications sector,
serving 1.6 million residential and business customers. Its Cogeco
Communications Inc. subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone
services in the provinces of Québec and Ontario as well as in thirteen states in
the United States through its
business units Cogeco Connexion and Breezeline. Through Cogeco
Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the
province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate
voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO).
The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are
also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).
INFORMATION :
Youann Blouin
Director, Media
Relations & Strategic Communications
Cogeco Communications Inc.
Tel.: (514) 297-2853
youann.blouin@cogeco.com
SOURCE Cogeco Inc.