MONTREAL — Transat has appointed Jean-François Pruneau as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective Jan. 9, 2024.

With over 25 years of experience in executive roles at major Quebec and Canadian companies, Pruneau most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Starpax Biopharma. Throughout his career, he also held various roles in finance at Canadian National Railway, BCE Media and Quebecor, where he spent nearly 17 years before joining Videotron as President and Chief Executive Officer.

On Pruneau’s new role, Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, said: “I am pleased to welcome Jean-François, who will endorse a pivotal role in the transformation of the company. His business acumen, highly respected track record and vast experience orchestrating successful financing strategies and leading the financial management of flagship companies will make him a valuable asset as we progress through our strategic plan.”

Pruneau added: “I am thrilled to join Transat at a turning point of its growth trajectory and eager to contribute my knowledge and executive experience to help the company forge a promising future and reach its full potential. I can’t wait to be a part of the journey.”

Pruneau takes over the reins from Patrick Bui, whose departure from the company was announced in October 2023. Bui left Transat to become chief financial officer at Dollarama Inc. His last day at Transat is Dec. 15, 2023.