Press release

David Lord Appointed Regional Vice-President of Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Bas-St-Laurent

Gaspé and Rimouski, June 17, 2020 – Luc Pinard, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lord as Regional Vice-President of the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ in the Bas-St-Laurent and Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions.

Born in Rimouski, Mr. Lord is a graduate of HEC Montréal with a B.B.A. in accounting and a graduate diploma in public accounting. He was previously heading his own consulting firm, which he had founded in 2014 in his native region after holding various finance and administration positions in the private sector.

“Over the years, David has built strong ties with the business community of Bas Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine,” said Luc Pinard, President and CEO of the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ. “Known for his leadership and communication skills, he will be an excellent addition to the team serving businesses in search of financing for their projects.”

“As the economy reopens, many companies face challenges. The Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ teams in the Bas-St-Laurent and Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions are ready to accompany them during this period, and to support the growth of regional enterprises during as the economy reopens,” concluded Mr. Lord.

 

About the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ

The Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ have been participating in the economic development of Québec’s regions for over 20 years. An integral part of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ network, the Fonds régionaux have invested $697 million in 1,095 projects, helping to create, maintain or protect close to 39,500 jobs. To learn more, visit www.fondsreg.com.

 

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