MONTREAL, March 16, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) reported today that Ian A. Bourne, Chairman of the Board and Director, will not stand for reelection at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and has decided to step down as both a Director and Chairman effective immediately. The Board has appointed Lawrence N. Stevenson as Chairman.
Mr. Bourne has served as a director of SNC-Lavalin since 2009 and as Chairman of the Board since May 2013, and was Interim CEO of SNC-Lavalin from March 2012 to October 2012.
Incoming Chairman Lawrence Stevenson said "Ian's leadership both as interim CEO and as Chairman of the Board provided stability to SNC-Lavalin in a very challenging period. His contribution has been significant and his fellow Directors and the SNC-Lavalin team thank him."
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including mining and metallurgy, oil and gas, environment and water, infrastructure and clean power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. www.snclavalin.com
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