Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> June 19, 2000

Daniel Lamarre – Tva Group Inc (tvab.to)

DANIEL LAMARRE is the President and CEO of TVA Group, Inc. He is responsible for all of the operations of the company and its subsidiaries. He is also a Member of TVA's Board of Directors. In addition to the day-to-day managament, Mr. Lamarre oversees strategic planning and development. He is also a Member of Vidotron's Management Committee. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Lamarre was President and Senior Partner of NATIONAL Public Relations, where over a 12-year period, he made a major contribution to transforming it into Canada's communications firm, with offices in all of the country's main centers. Described by Marketing Magazine as one of the most influential players in Canada's communications industry, Mr. Lamarre has built his reputation on 20 years of experience in the fields of advertising, public relations and television broadcasting. He is also very involved in his community, sitting on the boards of many cultural, sports and social organizations. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with an overview and some history of TVA Group?

Mr. Lamarre: For close to 40 years, TVA was limited to the Province of

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