Just in today from one of our Canadian sources we learn that Pat Collins the current CEO at LN Canada is due
to depart the company in the next couple of days
our source tells us that ....."Judy Vezmar has replaced him with an American consultant who has been "studying" the
business operation in Canada for the past two months. Pat is a gifted humourist, a necessary requirement for a career reporting
to Judy Vezmar. The announcement stated that he had been considering leaving for some time. More than likely the two
months since Judy sent in her American consultant."
Here's a quick bio of Collins to give you and idea of what they are dumping
Based in Markham, Ontario, Patrick J. Collins is CEO of LexisNexis Canada. Pat has wide-ranging experience as an executive
leader at several media organizations and in the telecommunications, transportation and manufacturing sectors.
Prior to joining LexisNexis, Pat held various roles at Torstar Corporation, including President, CityMedia Group, and Publisher
of The Hamilton Spectator. He managed operations of three city newspapers, 12 weekly newspapers and three city magazines with
a total weekly circulation of 1.5 million. Previous roles involved providing leadership and support in financial management,
information technology, project management and strategy for the $1 billion newspaper operations of Torstar Corporation.
Pat has also served as Vice President, Community and Donor Development, for the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A member of the Board of Governors of the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Pat has held numerous Board and Director positions for
corporations and non profits.
Pat holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario and an Honours Bachelor of
Commerce from the University of Windsor. He has also completed the General Electric Financial Management Program
We've been to the LN Canada site to see if there's been any official announcement -
http://www.lexisnexis.ca/en/media/press-releases-by-month.aspx?month=5
Nothing there....
A google search also turned up nothing so we presume we'll just have to wait till we're told
