Canadian drilling company Orbit Garant (TSX: OGD) has officially announced the permanent appointment of Pierre Alexandre as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Alexandre has been serving in this role on an interim basis since November of last year. With a background in the drilling industry, Mr. Alexandre now leads Orbit Garant, a company with 216 rigs and 1,300 employees.
His career in the drilling business began as a surface driller for various companies from 1974 to 1983. In 1986, he co-founded Orbit Drilling with his brother Bernard, and the company experienced significant growth in the 1990s. In 2007, Orbit merged with Garant Drilling, a company known for its expertise in diamond drilling technology since its founding in 1965. Based in Val-d’Or, Quebec, Orbit Garant is excited to have Mr. Alexandre take on the role of President and CEO permanently.
With nearly 40 years of experience in the mineral drilling industry, Mr. Alexandre is well-equipped to lead Orbit Garant into its next phase of growth. The company’s chairperson, Jean-Yves Laliberte, expressed confidence in Mr. Alexandre’s ability to lead the company forward.
Since its establishment in 2007, Orbit Garant has become a prominent player in the Canadian mineral drilling industry. In addition to Mr. Alexandre’s appointment, the company has welcomed Mario Jacob to its board of directors. Mr. Jacob brings over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, particularly in Quebec’s mining sector. He currently serves as the managing director of NCP Investment Management and is the president of Maximus Capital, a firm specializing in corporate finance. Mr. Jacob’s expertise and experience will be valuable as he joins the audit committee and corporate governance and compensation committee at Orbit Garant. His background in law and previous roles on mining company boards further strengthen his contributions to the company’s leadership team.
