Montréal, February 4, 2010 – The Quebec Technology Association's selection committee revealed the names of the three finalists for the prestigious title of 2010 SGF CEO of the Year today. The nominated are:

•  André d'Orsonnens , President and CEO, Druide informatique

•  Gilles Létourneau, President and CEO, GFI Solutions Group

•  Denis Savard, President and CEO, CT-Payment

This award is bestowed to a CEO of a technology company in recognition of exemplary leadership and contributions to the visibility of the Québec information and communications technologies (ICT) industry.

The finalists were selected by an independent selection committee comprised of ICT CEOs and representatives of the Société générale de financement du Québec and the Quebec Technology Association.

“The calibre of these three finalists clearly reflects the high levels of expertise Québec has achieved in information and communications technologies. I commend them for their outstanding performance”, stated Pierre Puglièse, Senior Vice-president, Investments, Technologies and Life Sciences Group.

The winner of the 2010 SGF CEO of the Year Award will be named by industry representatives during CEO Vision, the exclusive forum for CEOs of ICT companies which will be held this February 18 to 20 at Tremblant http://www.ceovisionpdg.org/en/.

“CEOs gathered for the 2010 SGF CEO of the Year Award evening will hear the finalists speak about their achievements before voting for a winner. This event is a shining example of our industry's vitality and of the key role played by CEOs”, stated Michel Lacasse, President of the CEO Vision Organizing Committee and Vice-president and General Manager, Eastern Canada , Metafore.

The 2010 SGF CEO of the Year Award relies on the support of its media partner Les Affaires.

INFORMATION

The award presentation is open exclusively to CEOs and sponsors registered for CEO Vision.

AQT - Sylvie Castonguay, 514-874-2667, ext. 103, scastonguay@aqt.ca

SGF – Sophie Alarie, 514-876-9368, salarie@sgfqc.com