Ottawa has appointed Mario P茅loquin as the new president and CEO of Via Rail sa国际传媒 Inc., effective June 12.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says P茅loquin will serve a five-year term at the helm of the Crown corporation.
P茅loquin replaces Martin R. Landry, who stepped into the role last May when previous president and CEO Cynthia Garneau resigned after three years.
In a press release, the federal government says P茅loquin brings nearly 40 years of experience in the transportation and rail industry to his new job.
P茅loquin has previously served as the chief operating officer for New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority and as senior vice-president at SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
Alghabra says the federal government held an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2023.
Companies in this story: (TSX:SNC)
The Canadian Press
