Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited (the “Company” or “Newfoundland Capital”) (TSX: NCC.A, NCC.B) announces the retirement of Harry R. Steele from his role as Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company effective February 26, 2018. “Harry is a wonderfully recognized and respected Canadian business icon whose vision and business acumen has formed the foundation of the successful business that Newfoundland Capital is today. He has had a unique ability to cultivate relationships and realize value from business and has done so with great decisiveness and charm, for which he is so respected,” said David Matheson, Chairman of the Audit and Governance Committee. “We thank him for the outstanding leadership he provided throughout his many years of dedicated service to the Company and wish him and his wife Catherine much happiness in retirement.”
The Board of Directors have designated him as Chairman Emeritus.
Mr. Robert G. Steele, President and Chief Executor Officer of the Company, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors effective February 26, 2018. “I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and management team to build upon the success of the Company,” commented Rob Steele.
Mr. Rob Steele has led management and the Company in focusing on the radio broadcasting industry, successfully growing Newcap Radio into the largest pure radio company in Canada with 101 broadcast licences across the country.
About Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited
Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited (TSX: NCC.A, NCC.B) owns and operates Newcap Radio, which is one of Canada’s leading radio broadcasters with 101 broadcast licences (72 radio stations and 29 repeating signals) across Canada. The Company reaches millions of listeners each week through a variety of formats and is a recognized industry leader in radio programming, sales and networking.
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For further information: REF: Robert G. Steele, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott G.M. Weatherby, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited, 8 Basinview Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1G4, Tel: (902) 468-7557, Fax: (902) 468-7558, e-mail: investorrelations@ncc.ca, Web: www.ncc.ca
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