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CALIAN NOMINATES 3 NEW INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS FOCUS ON GOVERNANCE CONTINUES
Kanata, Ontario, January 23, 2003: “The collective abilities and experience of these three candidates would doubtlessly strengthen and deepen our corporate governance. Each of these individuals will bring to the Board valuable insight and business acumen that will lift Calian to a new level of excellence,” stated Larry O’Brien, Chairman & CEO of Calian.
Major General (Retired) C. William Hewson
After retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1991, MGen (Ret’d) Hewson served a nine-year term as Director General Signals Intelligence Production at the Communications Security Establishment (CSE). In 2000, MGen (Ret’d) Hewson founded a consulting firm, Hewson Associates, which specializes in planning and project management. Today, MGen (Ret’d) Hewson continues to be active as a consultant and has a variety of volunteer interests.
Richard A. Vickers FCA
Since 1998, Mr. Vickers has acted as National Chief Operating Officer of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada’s largest law firms. His impressive list of credentials includes time spent as CEO of Scott & Aylen LLP, Managing Partner of the National Capital Region of Coopers & Lybrand, which is now
PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Fellow of the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants. Mr. Vickers is the President of R.A. Vickers Management Inc., a consulting firm.
Senator David Tkachuk
The Honourable David Tkachuk (Saskatchewan) was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1993. Since that time, he has served on numerous finance committees. Further to his senatorial duties, Senator Tkachuk continues to take an active interest in provincial politics and is currently the Chairman of the Diefenbaker Society Inc.
“Our stakeholders stand to benefit greatly from the knowledge and judiciousness of each of these three candidates,” said Larry O’Brien. “I look forward to welcoming them to the Calian Team.”
About Calian:
Calian Technology Ltd. (TSX:CTY) provides systems engineering and staffing and outsourcing services to industry and government in Canada, the United States and around the world. Calian provides customers with ready access to an exceptional team of over 2,300 engineers, telecommunications and technology professionals, and other highly qualified staff. The Staffing and Outsourcing Services Division augments customer workforces with flexible short and long-term placements, recruitment and outsourcing of engineering and other skilled professionals. The Systems Engineering Division plans, designs and implements solutions for many of the world's space agencies and leading communications satellite manufacturers and operators.
For further information, please contact:
Larry O'Brien
Chairman & CEO
Telephone: (613) 599-8600 ext. 271
Jacqueline Gauthier
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (613) 599-8600 ext. 277
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