MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. announced today it has hired Caroline Paquet (above) as the new president of its radio subsidiary, Cogeco Media. Her appointment takes effect July 5.
Paquet joins Cogeco Media from Quebecor’s Videotron division, where she held the position of vice-president of marketing and content since 2017. She first joined Quebecor in 2005. Her work at Videotron included the development of the Club Illico business plan and its launch in 2013.
“We are delighted to welcome Caroline to the Cogeco family. Her extensive media and marketing expertise will help strengthen Cogeco Media’s already enviable position on Québec’s radio landscape,” says Philippe Jetté, president and CEO of Cogeco Inc., in a press release. “Over the past year, the radio industry has faced huge challenges and I am very confident that Caroline’s unifying leadership approach and exceptional creativity will bring renewed energy to the pursuits of our 23 radio stations.”
Paquet’s appointment as president of Cogeco Media follows the departure of Michel Lorrain in December 2020. Richard Lachance has been interim president since that time and will remain a special advisor to Cogeco Inc.
“I also want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Richard Lachance, who is truly passionate about radio. From the moment he joined Cogeco in 1999, and more recently when he reassumed the position of interim president, he has demonstrated his constant commitment and drive. By sharing his in-depth knowledge and love of radio, he enabled Cogeco Media to reach new heights and to be in a better position to weather the difficulties of the recent months,” adds Jetté.
