MONTREAL – TVA Group Inc. announced today it has appointed Régine Laurent (above) to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Laurent worked in health care for more than three decades before becoming president of the union Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec. She retired from that role in 2017 and in 2018 became a commentator on the show La Joute on TVA and LCN. She returned to that role this past September on the TVA Nouvelles team, according to the press release.
In May 2019, Quebec Premier Francois Legault named Laurent to chair the Special Commission on the Rights of the Child and Youth Protection.
“I am pleased to be joining the Board of TVA Group, a homegrown media company that entertains, informs and touches the hearts of Quebecers,” said Laurent, in a press release. “I want to use the experience I have acquired over the years in various fields to contribute to the development of TVA Group.”
“In the course of her distinguished career, Ms. Laurent has earned recognition for her leadership, her accomplishments and her unwavering commitment to major societal issues,” said Sylvie Lalande, chairperson of the Board of TVA Group, in the press release.
“She has long worked for the advancement of women and members of ethnic minorities. Her know-how, expertise and knowledge of media will be valuable assets on our Board and will enrich our discussions. For years, the Board has been sensitive to the issue of female representation and I am very pleased to announce that with the arrival of Ms. Laurent, women will now hold 50% of the seats.”
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Photo borrowed from Laurent’s Twitter profile.
