Calian Announces Resignation of Kenneth Loeb as Chair of the Board of Directors
OTTAWA, Sept. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY) today announces that Mr. Loeb has resigned as Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Loeb will continue to serve as a director of the Company.
Mr. Loeb informed the Board of the charges against him with respect to uttering threats and assault under the Criminal Code.
The Company does not tolerate abuse of any kind and will continue to review the matter as further developments occur.
Calian also reiterates that the alleged misconduct does not pertain to anyone related to the Company, nor to its business prospects or financials in any way.
George Weber, a director of Calian since 2012 will assume the position of Chair effective immediately. He brings decades of experience as a former Chief Executive Officer, and an experienced director and chair of numerous Canadian and International Organizations.
About Calian
Calian employs over 3,400 people in its delivery of diverse products and solutions for private sector, government and defence customers in North American and global markets. The Company’s diverse capabilities are delivered through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning and Information Technology. The Advanced Technologies segment provides innovative products, technologies and manufacturing services and solutions for the space, communications, defence, nuclear, government and agriculture sectors. The Health segment manages a network of more than 1,800 health care professionals delivering primary care and occupational health services to public and private sector clients across Canada. Learning is a trusted provider of emergency management, consulting and specialized training services and solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces and clients in the defence, health, energy and other sectors. The Information Technology segment supports public- and private-sector customer requirements for subject matter expertise in the delivery of complex IT and cyber security solutions. Headquartered in Ottawa, the Company’s offices and projects span Canada and international markets.
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