FEI Canada is pleased to announce that Robert Normand of the Quebec Chapter has been named as the recipient of the inaugural Frank S. Capon Distinguished Service Award. The award honours Frank Capon, who is credited with bringing FEI to Canada. He was a member for 57 years and was the only member in Canada to have been with the organization longer than any Canadian chapter has been in existence.
Mr. Normand is an exceptionally talented senior financial executive, highly respected not only in Quebec, but throughout Canada and the US. A member of FEI Canada since 1976, he remains an active member and is recognized as a mentor among many of the leaders within the Quebec Chapter. He has served as both Chair (1992-1993) and vice Chair (1991-1992) of the Board of Directors of FEI Canada, a Director of the Board and as a member of the Compensation Committee. He chaired the Conference Committee in 1985 and was a member of the Conference Committee in 1992. Within the Quebec Chapter, he has held the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Program Chair. From 1992-1995, Mr. Normand represented Canada on the Board of Directors of FEI in the United States.
Mr. Normand is currently a professional director for a number of publicly traded and private companies. In performing his Directors’ duties, he has served on various audit, investment, pension fund, corporate governance, human resources and environmental committees and has also served as chairman. Previously, he held several positions at Gaz Métropolitain Inc., retiring as Chief Financial Officer in 1997.
Mr. Normand is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Corporate Directors’ Institute. He has been a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1966.
Mr. Normand will be recognized for his contributions to FEI Canada and the financial community at large at this year’s FEI Canada Conference in Halifax.
FEI Canada, its Board of Directors and the Quebec Chapter send their heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Normand. Merci et félicitations!