MONTRÉAL, Nov. 4, 2015 /CNW
Telbec/ - Quebecor today announced changes to the management
structure of its music operations. Distribution Select, the largest
music distributor in Québec, and the Musicor music label will now
be part of Quebecor's Media Group, under the leadership of its
President, Julie Tremblay.
"By entrusting the management of our Music Division to our Media
Group, we are bringing all operations that support the
dissemination of culture together under one roof," said
Pierre Dion, President and CEO of
Quebecor. "We are confident that this reorganization will help
promote partnerships within the Media Group."
The Music Division will now be under the responsibility of Lyne
Robitaille, who will bear the title of Senior Vice President,
Newspapers, Books & Music. She will have the support of a top
notch collaborator, Christian
Breton, currently Vice President, Operations of Musicor and
Distribution Select. Mr. Breton is a well-known figure in the music
industry who has extensive knowledge of the industry and of Québec
artists.
Since joining Quebecor in 1988, Lyne Robitaille has racked up a
string of achievements. Among other things, she and her team
spearheaded the digital shift in the newspapers segment, including
the J5 project, which recently earned two Eppy Awards, one of the
most prestigious international prizes for excellence in digital
media. With the experience she brings to the table, Ms. Robitaille
will not only be able to hold the course the Music Division has
charted in recent years but to also pursue new opportunities to
promote the talented artists signed to Musicor and to the labels
distributed by Distribution Select.
Quebecor's Media Group is the leader in news and entertainment
media. Through its brands, it surprises, informs and entertains,
delivering the best possible customer experience and supporting the
dissemination of culture.
"Quebecor is committed to maintaining its position as a leading
music industry player in Québec and across Canada," said Pierre
Dion. "And, as a leader in other industries of vital
importance to musical artists, such as television, newspapers,
magazines, books, digital media and live events, Quebecor is in a
unique position to support their success on all distribution
platforms."
About Quebecor
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in
telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one
of the best-performing integrated communications companies in the
industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best
possible customer experience, all of Quebecor's subsidiaries and
brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform,
convergent products and services.
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec. It
holds an 81.07% interest in Quebecor Media, which employs close to
12,000 people in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly
committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports people
working with more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of
culture, health, education, the environment and
entrepreneurship.
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SOURCE Quebecor