Averna President Pascal Pilon wins SGF-CEO of the Year Award
Montreal, Canada, February 20, 2009 – Averna President and CEO Pascal Pilon has won the 2009 SGF-CEO of the Year Award, presented to a visionary CEO who demonstrates leadership and innovation in the ICT community. Sponsored by Société générale de financement du Québec (SGF) and the Quebec Technology Association (AQT), this prize recognizes a banner year in which Averna acquired substantial assets of Mindready Solutions Inc., expanded its RF product portfolio, established a European presence, and inaugurated a worldwide partner network. Mr. Pilon was chosen by 100 of his peers gathered at CEO Vision.
“Pascal Pilon has proven his leadership skills with this successful acquisition. His peers—the CEO Vision participants—have recognized this accomplishment by voting him the SGF – CEO of the Year,” said Pierre Puglièse, Senior Vice-President, Investments Technologies and Life Science Group.
“Every year, we are very proud to honor a president of Pascal Pilon’s caliber with the SGF-CEO of the Year Award,” said Nicole Martel, Chief Executive Officer of the Quebec Technology Association and event organizer for CEO Vision. “In 2008, Mr. Pilon oversaw a strategically important acquisition that gave the company access to a larger, more impressive client base, proving that despite the current economic climate, the ICT industry has had definite moments of strength. This is a success story that deserves to be spotlighted.”
About the Quebec Technology Association (AQT)
The AQT is a non-profit organization, which is self-funded by its members. The AQT represents ICT companies and brings together ICT executives. The Association’s mission is to support their access to the best business practices.
www.aqt.ca
About CEO Vision
CEO Vision is a gathering place for hundreds of CEOs in the ICT community united by a common goal: the growth of their businesses through skill development and better networking. Since the first edition in 2001, hundreds of presidents have benefited from the CEO Vision experience.
www.ceovisionpdg.org
About the Société générale de financement du Québec (SGF)
Société générale de financement du Québec is an industrial and financial holding corporation of the Québec government. Since its inception in 1962, SGF has participated in a significant number of industrial projects that have contributed directly to the development of the Québec economy. SGF provides development capital to support commercially viable companies. The expertise of its team, its superior financial capacity, its access to government networks, and its long term vision are advantages that make it a prime partner of top tier businesses and very highly capitalized companies. In 2007, its investment portfolio totaled nearly $2.5 billion.
For further information :
http://www.ceovisionpdg.org/News/200209_CommuniqueAverna_elu.pdf
