Bombardier Appoints New President at Bombardier
Recreational Products
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--NOVEMBER 11, 2003 - 16:01 ET
- Mr. Jose Boisjoli becomes president of Bombardier Recreational
Products
Bombardier today announced the appointment of Mr. Jose Boisjoli
as President of Bombardier Recreational Products. Mr. Michel
Baril has chosen to leave the Corporation to pursue other
interests. These changes are effective immediately.
"We are announcing the appointment of Jose Boisjoli with the
agreement of the purchasers of Bombardier Recreational Products.
His numerous years of experience and his knowledge of the
business make him the ideal candidate for ensuring an harmonious
transition," observed President and CEO Paul M. Tellier.
Jose Boisjoli joined Bombardier in 1989 and has held positions of
increasing responsibility in the areas of procurement and
management. He has served as President of Snowmobiles, Watercraft
and ATVs, Bombardier Recreational Products' largest division
since 1998.
"We would like to thank Michel Baril for his contribution to
Bombardier's success," added Tellier.
Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and services
company, is a world-leading manufacturer of business jets,
regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized
recreational products. It also provides financial services and
asset management in business areas aligned with its core
expertise. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the Corporation has
a workforce of some 75,000 people and manufacturing facilities in
25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2003 stood at
$23.7 billion Cdn. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto,
Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and BBDd.F). |
