Radio / Television News

Michel Lorrain leaving as president of Cogeco Media


MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. today announced Michel Lorrain (above, left) is departing as president of its radio subsidiary, Cogeco Media, to pursue personal interests.

A recruitment process for his successor has been launched and, in the meantime, Richard Lachance (right) will assume the position of interim president. Lachance is currently a special advisor to Cogeco and the former president of Cogeco Media (2013-2018).

“On behalf of my colleagues and the entire Cogeco team, I wish to thank Michel for his 13 years of dedication to the company, his numerous contributions and his leadership,” said Philippe Jetté, president and CEO of Cogeco Inc. “I wish him every success in his future endeavours.”

The Cogeco Media subsidiary owns and operates 23 radio stations, mainly across the province of Quebec, and Cogeco News, a news agency.