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Videotron CEO Pruneau to depart


MONTREAL — Quebecor announced today Videotron’s president and CEO, Jean-François Pruneau (above), is stepping down from his position effective June 4. His responsibilities as head of Videotron will be assumed by the president and CEO of Quebecor Media, Pierre Karl Péladeau “to further cement the concerted leadership and dynamic of efficiency between the two organizations,” says Quebecor’s press release this morning. Pruneau has been with Quebecor and Videotron for more than 20 years, and he is now leaving to devote himself to personal investment projects, says the release. “I heartily thank Jean-François for his dedication to the company over the...