Pierre Arcand

Biography

Pierre Arcand began his career in Montréal as a journalist. In 1978, he was appointed news editor for CKAC and the Télémédia network. In 1984, he was promoted to Vice-president and director general at CKAC, and in 1985 was named Senior Vice-president of Télémédia, a position he held until 1988 when he became co-owner of  CFCF and CFQR. In 1992, his group acquired the CKVL and CKOI radio stations followed by CIEL and CIME-FM in 1998. In 2002, Pierre Arcand, backed by more than 20 years of experience on radio, was appointed President of Corus Québec Radio, owner of 14 stations across Quebec. In 1987 he was named New Performer by the Montréal Chamber of Commerce. He served as a board member for...