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Marcel Vincent

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Marcel Vincent, CC (died October 1 1992) was a Canadian businessman. He was the first French Canadian president of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada[1] from August 1, 1963 to August 1, 1968. He was Chairman and CEO from August 1, 1968 to December 31, 1972.[2]

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Vincent graduated from the Université de Montréal (École des Hautes Études Commerciales) with a Master's degree in Commerce. He joined Bell Telephone in 1927 and served in World War II in the navy from 1941 to 1945.[2]

In 1972 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada "for his contribution to the business community".[3] The Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas) Prix Marcel-Vincent is named in his honour.[4]

References

  1. ^ Brian Moore (1968). Canada. Time-Life Books. Montreal-born Marcel Vincent became the first French Canadian president of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada in 1963
  2. ^ a b "Bell - Our History". BCE.
  3. ^ "Order of Canada citation".
  4. ^ "Prix Acfas – Marcel-Vincent" (in French).