Brings more than 50 years of aerospace experience
TORONTO, Sept. 30 /CNW/ - Luxell Technologies Inc. (TSX:LUX) today announced that Pierre J. Jeanniot has been appointed Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Jeanniot has been active in the aerospace industry since 1955, previously serving as President and CEO of Air Canada and subsequently Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association. Currently, he is President of Jinmag Investment and Management Services, a provider of strategic counsel to airlines, governments and international civil aviation authorities.
Mr. Jeanniot is also active on a number of boards, specifically aerospace-oriented companies, notably Thales Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the worldwide Thales Group, and Jet Airways, among others.
"We are extremely honored that Mr. Jeanniot has agreed to serve as our new Chairman," said Jean-Louis Larmor, President and CEO of Luxell Inc. "Mr. Jeanniot brings a unique set of skills and industry knowledge that will help to advance Luxell's strategic direction as the leading provider of rugged display units for the aerospace and defense industries."
Mr. Jeanniot will serve as Luxell's Chairman until the Company's next annual general meeting, slated for January, 2009.
About Luxell
Luxell designs, manufactures and licenses flat panel display technologies and solutions for defence and avionics industries. More information can be found at www.luxell.com. Luxell Technologies Inc., Luxell and Black Layer are trademarks of Luxell Technologies Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
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