A new General Manager to head TechnoMontréal

The competitiveness of the information and communications technology industry
at a global level: a major challenge and mobilizer for the metropolitan area

MONTREAL, Oct. 13 /CNW Telbec/ - Yves Pelletier, M.Sc., CMC, FCMA, TechnoMontréal's Chairman of the Board and Senior Vice President and Director of the Montreal office for DMR-Fujitsu, announced today the appointment of Mrs. Lidia Divry as General Manager to strengthen its mission of bringing together all players in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) of Greater Montreal, around common goals and concerted action in order to optimize the competitiveness of the industry worldwide.

"We are pleased with the arrival of Mrs. Divry, CMA, MBA, Ec.D. to the TechnoMontréal team," said Mr. Pelletier. "Mrs. Divry's experience in economic development and management, combined with her understanding of the issues associated with the competitiveness of the Information and Communications Technology sector and the marketing of innovative projects will help TechnoMontréal to address the major challenges in our industry," added Mr. Pelletier.

The information and communications technology industry provides employment for more than 120,000 people in the metropolitan area and ranks among the most dynamic industries in the world, both in terms of creativity and technology. It is however at a crossroads and faces a new challenge: ensuring that future generations will have jobs while building on its worldwide success. It is within this context that TechnoMontréal reinforces its leadership and invites governments, entrepreneurs and creators to rally around major developmental projects and support the marketing of innovative products.

TechnoMontréal is one of the major ICT clusters in North America and worldwide leader.

About TechnoMontréal

The ICT industry provides 120,000 jobs in 5000 companies in the greater metropolitan area and ranks among the most dynamic in the world both in terms of creativity and technology. The TechnoMontréal cluster brings together stakeholders from the private, institutional and public sectors. It contributes significantly to the economic and social vitality of Greater Montréal. Its mission is to stimulate business development in information and communications technology in the region and to work together to position the cluster among the world leaders in this sector.

TechnoMontréal

Crossroads of technological excellence, the Information and Communications Technology cluster of Greater Montreal:

 

• 120,000 people in 5000 companies and organisations related to ICT
• Over 70% of jobs in Greater Montreal
• Revenues of approximately $ 25 billion
• Over $3,5 billion in exports
• SMEs represent over 90% of ICT companies
• 23,000 jobs (over 20%) in 200 foreign companies
• 12,500 jobs in R&D activities
• 7,500 researchers in private centres
• 5,000 in over 100 university research centres

Rich and diverse, like Montreal's economy, the ICT cluster has a critical mass of companies in seven complementary sectors:

• Manufacturing
• Software
• IT Services
• Telecommunications Services
• Interactive Digital Media and Services
• Audiovisuel and Digital Sound
• Digital Arts

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Source:

TechnoMontréal
M.Yves Pelletier  M.Sc., CMC, FCMA
Chairman of the Board and Senior Vice President and Director of the Montreal office, DMR-Fujitsu

Émilie Desgens, Executive Assistant  [phone]