MONTRÉAL, June 23,
2022 /CNW/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE)— On June 22, CAE President and Chief Executive
Officer Marc Parent was named a
Knight of the distinguished Ordre national du Québec,
the highest honour bestowed by the Québec government, presented by
Premier François Legault. Mr. Parent was also recently inducted
into Québec's Air and Space Hall of Fame.
"It is truly an honour to be appointed to the Ordre national
du Québec and join the ranks of pioneers who have been
recognized for their significant contributions to Québec's economy
and growth," said Mr. Parent.
Since joining CAE in 2005, Mr. Parent has led CAE's growth
beyond creating simulation products to providing solutions,
services and technologies that enhance human performance in
high-stakes industries while always looking for innovative ways to
give back to Québec.
Over the last two years, Mr. Parent's advocacy and
leadership helped CAE strengthen its business strategy and secure
its future despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With nine acquisitions since March
2020, CAE has also significantly increased its capabilities
and expanded its offering, ushering in the next generation of
technology.
Committed to building technology to accelerate the development
and safe adoption of world-changing innovations, Mr.
Parent contributed to making CAE the first Canadian aerospace
company to become carbon-neutral in 2020.
Recognized for his commitment to the community and an
unparalleled passion for making the world a safer place, Mr. Parent
launched a movement in Québec to accelerate vaccinations against
COVID-19, which led to nearly 400,000 doses being administered in
27 centres to companies across Québec. Also under Mr. Parent's
leadership, CAE employees designed and created the CAE Air1
critical care respirator.
For his extraordinary vision, ambition and leadership, Mr.
Parent has also been recently inducted into Québec's Air and Space
Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization that recognizes the
outstanding contributions and accomplishments in aviation from
individuals from Québec.
Over the years, Mr. Parent has been honoured with numerous other
awards, including the Order of Canada (2020), Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame (2021) and
being named Industry Leader of the Year by the Living Legends of
Aviation (2022).
About the Ordre National du
Québec
Every year, since 1985, the Premier of Québec has paid tribute
to exceptional individuals who, through their achievements, values
and ideals, have influenced Québec's growth and contributed to its
renown. In 2022, Marc Parent was one
of the 32 remarkable Quebecers to be appointed during the
36th award ceremony.
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and
solutions to create a safer world. As a high-technology company, we
digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and
critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower
pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare
practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the
stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere
customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more
than 200 sites and training locations in over 35 countries. CAE
represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight
and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized
training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We're
investing our time and resources into building the next generation
of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical
operations solutions. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our
customers are ready for the moments that
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