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CTV News
08-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest nominated as candidate for Stingray Group board of directors
Former Premier of Quebec Jean Charest who is a member of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations speaks to reporters during a cabinet retreat at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Que., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) Former Quebec premier Jean Charest has been confirmed as a candidate for a seat on the board of directors of Stingray Group. The Montreal-based company, which specializes in multi-platform music and video services, made the announcement Monday afternoon. The election to the board is expected to take place at the company's annual general meeting on Aug. 6. Board chair Mark Pathy welcomed the former premier's decision to run, saying that 'his distinguished career in public service, his extensive experience in public policy and international affairs, and his keen understanding of the Canadian context' would be 'valuable assets' for Stingray Group. According to Pathy, Charest's election 'would bring invaluable strategic perspectives as Stingray continues its global expansion and innovation in the dynamic media and technology sectors.' If elected, Charest would take over for François-Charles Sirois, co-founder of Stingray and director since 2007, who will not be standing for re-election this year. The former premier previously served briefly on the board of directors of Canadian National Railway (CN). He took office on Jan. 25, 2022, but resigned on April 1 when he announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. Charest was a Member of Parliament and federal minister for the former Progressive Conservative Party in the 1980s and 1990s before switching to the Quebec Liberal Party in 1998. He served as premier from 2003 to 2012, before returning to the practice of law. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 8, 2025.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stingray Group Board of Directors announces that Nominees for 2025 Annual General Meeting Include The Honourable Jean Charest as a New Director Candidate
MONTREAL, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Stingray Group Inc. (TSX: RAY. A; RAY.B) ('Stingray'), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, today announced that The Honourable Jean Charest, P.C., former Premier of Québec and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, has been nominated for election to its Board of Directors at Stingray's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on August 6, 2025. Mr. Charest is one of Canada's best known political figures. "We are very pleased that Jean Charest has agreed to stand for election to our Board of Directors," said Mark Pathy, Chair of Stingray's Board. "Mr. Charest's distinguished career in public service, his extensive experience in public policy and international business, and his deep understanding of the Canadian landscape would be a key addition to our Board. Should he be elected, his strategic insights will be invaluable as Stingray continues to expand its global presence and innovate in the evolving media and technology sectors."François-Charles Sirois, a co-founder of Stingray and director who has served since 2007, has advised the Board he will not stand for re-election at the upcoming Pathy concluded, 'I wish to extend a warm thank you to François-Charles for his diligence and his significant contributions during 18 years as a director. The Board is grateful for his collaborative spirit and his strategic insights, which have helped to position Stingray for continued success. We wish him all the best going forward.'The Honourable Jean Charest, P.C. is a highly respected figure with a distinguished career in both politics and law. He served as Premier of Québec from 2003 to 2012 and previously held several federal cabinet positions, including Deputy Prime Minister of Canada in 1993. Currently, Mr. Charest is a partner and strategic advisor at the law firm Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur L.L.P. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in Canadian and international public policy and business to assist clients with international transactions, projects, and mandates. Demonstrating his continued commitment to strategic leadership, Mr. Charest also serves on the Boards of Directors for The Rideau Hall Foundation, Ondine Biomedical, and Historica Canada, and is Chairman of the Advisory Board for Dunham details regarding all of Stingray's nominees are provided in a Management Information Circular, which can be accessed electronically by visiting or Stingray's SEDAR+ profile at StingrayStingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a global music, media, and technology company, is an industry leader in TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, and advertising. Stingray provides an array of global music, digital, and advertising services to enterprise brands worldwide, including audio and video channels, 97 radio stations, subscription video-on-demand content, FAST channels, karaoke products and music apps, and in-car and on-board infotainment content. Stingray Business, a division of Stingray, provides commercial solutions in music, in-store advertising solutions, digital signage, and AI-driven consumer insights and feedback. Stingray Advertising is North America's largest retail audio advertising network, delivering digital audio messaging to more than 30,000 major retail locations. Stingray has close to 1,000 employees worldwide and reaches 540 million consumers in 160 countries. For more information, visit more information, please contact:Mathieu PéloquinSenior Vice-President, Marketing and CommunicationsStingray(514) 664-1244, ext. 2362mpeloquin@ in to access your portfolio
