MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC) ("Xebec"), a provider of biogas upgrading, natural gas, field gas and hydrogen purification solutions for the clean energy and crude-derived fuels displacement markets, announced today that Mr. Patrick Palerme has joined the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Palerme is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Rona Inc. (TSX: RON) and is Managing Director and co-founder of Global Change Leaders, a consulting group of former GE Leaders who offer their global experience in leading change initiatives, organizational integrations and business mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to the founding of Global Change Leaders, Mr. Palerme was CEO of GE Capital Canada for 6 years, COO of GE Capital Solutions Canada for 9 years and CFO of GE Capital Equipment Finance Canada for more than 8 years. Prior to GE, Mr. Palerme worked for one of the big Canadian banks as CFO for the largest leasing company in Canada at the time and as Deputy Chief Accountant for the bank. At the beginning of his career, Mr. Palerme worked for Price Waterhouse for over 5 years in Public Auditing of large corporations.
Mr. Palerme holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from HEC Montréal (University of Montreal) and the designation of Chartered Accountant (CA) of Canada since 1982. He has attended numerous GE training programs.
"We are delighted to welcome Patrick to our Board of Directors at this important time for Xebec as we enter the next stage in our Company's history," stated Mr. Kurt Sorschak, Chief Executive Officer of Xebec. "Patrick's expertise, experience, entrepreneurship and long successful track record of generating exceptional results in profitability and growth in his prior business roles will certainly serve as an asset to us. As Xebec solidifies our future direction and growth path, Patrick's experience and skill set will prove to be a very valuable asset to our organization."
About Xebec Adsorption Inc.
Xebec Adsorption Inc. is a global provider of clean energy solutions to corporations and governments looking to reduce their carbon footprints. With more than 1,300 customers worldwide, Xebec designs, engineers and manufactures innovative products that transform raw gases into marketable sources of clean energy mainly used as transportation fuel. Xebec's strategy is focused on establishing leadership positions in markets where demand for biogas upgrading, natural gas dehydration, liquefaction and hydrogen purification is growing. Headquartered in Montreal (QC), Xebec is a global company with two manufacturing facilities in Montreal and Shanghai, as well as a sales and distribution network in North America and Asia. Xebec trades on the TSX under the symbol XBC. For additional information on the company and its products and services, please visit the Xebec web site at www.xebecinc.com.
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SOURCE: XEBEC ADSORPTION INC.
Kurt Sorschak
President and CEO
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Eric Favreau
Chief Financial Officer
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