Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) today announced the appointment of long-time TC Transcontinental executive Donald LeCavalier as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, effective immediately. In his new role, Donald LeCavalier will lead the entire finance department and will report directly to Francois Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer. Nelson Gentiletti will be retiring from the company on December 31, 2018.

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announces the appointment of Mr. H. Peter Brues to the Corporation's Board of Directors. Mr. Brues has had an impressive career spanning over 20 years in the Americas and Europe, as a senior executive in the packaging industry at Amcor, a US$9.1 billion multinational company which develops and produces packaging for a variety of end markets. He has extensive experience in international manufacturing operations as well as in acquisition strategies, combined with a proven track record in large-scale post-merger integrations. Additionally, Mr. Brues has a solid financial expertise and is recognized for his ability to maximize and drive performance across global network operations.

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