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Cogeco unveils new chief technology, strategy officer

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MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc. have named Luc Noiseux as senior vice-president and chief technology and strategy officer, effective immediately.

Noiseux (pictured) joins Cogeco from Accedian Networks where he was most recently VP of research and development.  He also held several senior research and development roles at Alcatel-Lucent.

At Coegco, Noiseux will be responsible for the development of emerging technology selection and deployment plans, and for the corporate strategy and strategic planning process, reads Monday’s announcement.  He will also act as a partner and trusted advisor to officers and members of the senior executive team at both the corporate and business unit levels.

"I am very pleased to announce Luc's appointment to Cogeco's senior leadership team," said president and CEO Louis Audet, in the announcement.  "His inclination towards fostering a work culture that is based on trust, clarity, and execution is perfectly aligned with Cogeco's values and will be key in supporting our leadership team and business units to shape and influence Cogeco technological ecosystem. Luc's innovative and forward-thinking leadership and his entrepreneurial drive make him the ideal candidate to lead our technology and strategy office, developing a company-wide strategic direction to maintain and advance our competitive position and profitability."

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