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Marcel Vincent | |
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Born | |
Died | October 1, 1992 | (aged 84)
Known for | President of Bell Canada |
Awards | Order of Canada |
Marcel Vincent, CC (December 4, 1907 – October 1, 1992)[1] was a Canadian businessman. He was the first French Canadian president of Bell Canada[2] from August 1, 1963, to August 1, 1968. He was chairman and CEO from August 1, 1968, to December 31, 1972.[3]
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Vincent graduated from the Université de Montréal (HEC Montréal) with a master's degree in commerce. He joined Bell Canada in 1927 and served in World War II in the navy from 1941 to 1945.[3]
In 1972 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada "for his contribution to the business community".[4] The Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas) Prix Marcel-Vincent is named in his honour.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "The St. Maurice Valley Chronicle". October 31, 1957. p. 9.
- ^ Brian Moore (1968). Canada. Time-Life Books.
Montreal-born Marcel Vincent became the first French Canadian president of Bell Canada in 1963
- ^ a b "Bell - Our History" (PDF). BCE. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-27.
- ^ Order of Canada citation
- ^ "Prix Acfas – Marcel-Vincent" (in French). Archived from the original on 2014-02-26.