May, 2010 : Marc Guindon Assumes a More Strategic Role with iWeb


📅 - The former Executive Vice President of Resources to assume a more advisory role within the organization.

iWeb, a provider of internet hosting services and IT infrastructure, yesterday announced that as of the end of May, Executive Vice President of Resources Marc Guindon's role within the organization will move from an operational one to a more strategic involvement, notably as a member of the board of directors, as well as coaching the other members of management.

According to the company, Mr. Guindon, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer, will remain active on iWeb's board of directors, where he has been serving since March of 2009, in addition to being a member of the Audit Committee. It adds that he will also be involved as a consultant for various special projects, including eventual acquisition plans.

The company states that Marc Guindon was a member of the Order of Chartered Accountants of Quebec and Ontario. He joined iWeb in 2004 as Chief Financial Officer, shortly before the company's initial public offering (IPO), to eventually become Executive Vice President, Resources, in October 2008.

The company further states that as of June 1st 2010, iWeb's senior management will consist of:
  • Eric Chouinard, President, CEO and Cofounder
  • Martin Leclair, President, Products and Technology, Cofounder
  • Philip Tousignant, Chief Financial Officer
  • Cyril Mertes, Chief Technology Officer
"Marc has played a very important role in iWeb's maturing process, since the IPO in 2004" says Eric Chouinard, CEO and Cofounder of the company that now hosts 12,500 dedicated servers in its Montreal data centers. "This is a great example of successful knowledge transfer and mentoring."

"It would be very hard to find a better coach" said Philip Tousignant, who became iWeb's Chief Financial Officer in 2008. "We are very pleased to be able to count on Marc's expertise on our board of directors."

Regarding his career transition, Mr. Guindon said: "Being involved with a company that plays such a pivotal role in Quebec's IT development has been an extraordinary experience. iWeb is in very good hands at this point, for the benefit of our customers and shareholders. All the better if I have contributed to its success." he concludes.

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