Transcontinental CEO retires after overseeing major transition

François Olivier, the long-time chief executive of Transcontinental, retired last week following more than a decade at the helm of the Montreal-based company.

Under his management, Transcontinental transformed from being the country’s largest printer into a global packaging company. Transcontinental dominates domestic printing of newspapers, magazines and flyers. Its clients include major retailers and The Globe and Mail.

Peter Brues has been selected as the company’s new CEO. To read more about the company’s transformation, you can read this story in the Globe and Mail.