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Bombardier Appoints New President of Aerostructures & Engineering Services(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 08/20/14 -- Today, Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.A)(TSX: BBD.B)(OTCQX: BDRBF) announced the appointment of Jean Seguin as President, Bombardier Aerostructures & Engineering Services. In his new functions, Mr. Seguin will oversee the activities of this new business segment specializing in the design and development of complex composite and metallic aerostructures. He will report directly to Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. Jean Seguin joined Canadair in 1981 as a Composites Material Engineer. Throughout a successful career spanning more than 30 years, he has held several managerial positions at Bombardier Aerospace, including Vice President, Operations; Vice President, Engineering and Supply Chain; and Vice President, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and New Programs. Mr. Seguin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnique Montreal and a Master of Business Administration from McGill University. "Jean Seguin is a seasoned manager with a deep knowledge of the aerospace industry," said Pierre Beaudoin. "His vast experience in all aspects of our manufacturing activities makes him uniquely qualified to lead Bombardier's new business segment. As we focus on improving our performance and execution, his expertise will enable us to take full advantage of the business opportunities generated by our recent investments in innovative products and technologies." About Bombardier Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation. Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, we posted revenues of $18.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier. Note to editors A photo and a biography of Jean Seguin are available on bombardier.com Bombardier and The Evolution of Mobility are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. Contacts: Isabelle Rondeau Director, Communications Bombardier Inc. +514 861 9481 Shirley Chenier Senior Director, Investor Relations Bombardier Inc. +514 861 9481 Source: Bombardier Inc. |