Michel Béland Recently Took Office in Gatineau
GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 21, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - For the first time, RBC Royal Bank's Quebec Headquarters has appointed a Regional Vice-President to head its Personal Financial Services in the Outaouais/Abitibi regions. Michel Béland, who is located in Gatineau, will be responsible for sales management and RBC Royal Bank's strategic development in the Personal Financial Services, Financial Planning, and Small and Medium Business Financial Services sectors, with the exclusion of Commercial Financial Services.
"We are in the process of expanding," explained Martin Thibodeau, President, Quebec Headquarters, RBC Royal Bank, who initiated the appointment. "With Michel Béland's appointment, we are going ahead with plans to construct new retail stores, and we are investing more in our employees and in reinforcing the RBC brand, particularly in regions with strong potential."
Prior to his recent appointment, Michel Béland held the position of Sales Manager, Investment Retirement Planner, RBC Royal Bank.
RBC Royal Bank's Quebec Headquarters has also appointed Guylaine Labbé to fill the newly created position of Regional Vice-President in Sherbrooke, where she will be responsible for the Estrie, Montérégie, Quebec Central and Beauce regions. At the same time, André Labbé has been appointed Regional Vice-President, Quebec and Mauricie, replacing Guy Roy, who recently retired.
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Image with caption: "Mr. Michel Béland (CNW Group/RBC ROYAL BANK)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130221_C7269_PHOTO_EN_23938.jpg
SOURCE: RBC ROYAL BANK
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