Quebecor Marks Passing of Telecommunications Pioneer Ted Rogers
03 12월 2008 - 2:11AM
Marketwired
Quebecor Inc. was saddened to learn today of the death of the
founder of Rogers Communications, Ted Rogers. The President and CEO
of Quebecor Inc., Pierre Karl Peladeau, along with the employees of
the company and its subsidiaries, offer their most sincere
condolences to the family and friends of a pioneer in the history
of Canadian telecommunications.
"Today we honour the memory of a man who was not only a leader
in telecommunications but also one of the greatest, if not the
greatest, entrepreneur that Canada has known. Coming from a family
of visionaries who also made their mark in the history of Canadian
communications, Ted Rogers had a vibrant sense of entrepreneurship.
He never feared forging ahead and he undertook enormous risks in a
career crowned with great success. This is how he built one of the
strongest businesses in the country. Ted Rogers was an exceptional
human being and a great gentleman," said Mr. Peladeau. "The death
of Ted Rogers is a loss for all Canadians."
Working in the same industry but sometimes in different
territories, Rogers Communications and Videotron enjoyed a long
cooperative relationship over the years, particularly in the area
of regulatory affairs. While their business plans led the two
companies onto competitive ground, they continued to work together
for the advancement of Canadian telecommunications.
Said Robert Depatie, President and CEO of Videotron: "Not only
was he a top-flight entrepreneur but his skilful leadership
succeeded in ushering his company into the 21st Century
brilliantly. He was an unparalleled leader. His contribution to the
industry, his intelligence and his passion will be sorely
missed."
The company
Quebecor Inc. (TSX: QBR.A)(TSX: QBR.B) is a holding company with
a 54.7% interest in Quebecor Media Inc, one of Canada's largest
media groups. Quebecor Media owns operating companies in numerous
media related businesses: Videotron Ltd., the largest cable
operator in Quebec and a major Internet Service Provider and
provider of telephone and business telecommunications services; Sun
Media Corporation, the largest publisher of newspapers in Canada;
TVA Group Inc., operator of the largest French language over the
air television network in Quebec, a number of specialty channels,
and the English language over the air station Sun TV; Canoe Inc.,
operator of a network of English and French language Internet
properties in Canada; Nurun Inc., a major interactive technologies
and communications agency with offices in Canada, the United
States, Europe and Asia; magazine publisher TVA Publishing Inc.;
book publisher and distributor Quebecor Media Book Group Inc.;
Archambault Group Inc. and TVA Films, companies engaged in the
production, distribution and retailing of cultural products; Le
SuperClub Videotron ltee, a DVD and console game rental and retail
chain; and Quebecor MediaPages, publisher of print and online
directories.
Contacts: Quebecor Media Isabelle Dessureault Vice-President,
Public Affairs 514-380-7501
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