Germain Lamonde is the CEO of EXFO. Lamonde is based in Canada. Lamonde was born in 1959 and educated at Laval University and Polytechnic School of Montreal.
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See all →Glass Lewis Recommends EXFO Shareholders Vote AGAINST Germain Lamonde's Going-Private Transaction
Aug 6 · via PR Newswire Canada‘I’m a builder, not a seller’: EXFO’s Germain Lamonde opens up about all those offers from Viavi
Jul 27 · via RCR Wireless NewsExfo rejects another Viavi takeover bid
Jul 20 · via 5G Technology WorldViavi Solution makes takeover offer for Exfo, but founder Germain Lamonde says no
Jun 16 · via Coast Reporter
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Germain Lamonde's rejection of multiple takeover bids from Viavi Solutions for EXFO, with Lamonde characterizing himself as "a builder, not a seller." The headlines also document a proposed going-private transaction by Lamonde that drew a negative recommendation from Glass Lewis proxy advisor in 2021. Earlier coverage highlighted Lamonde's receipt of an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018 and his company's acquisition activity, including the Astellia takeover and appointment of new leadership at EXFO.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- February 20, 1959
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Education
- Laval University, Polytechnic School of Montreal, University of Western Ontario
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In the News
- PR Newswire Canada·
Glass Lewis Recommends EXFO Shareholders Vote AGAINST Germain Lamonde's Going-Private Transaction
- RCR Wireless News·
‘I’m a builder, not a seller’: EXFO’s Germain Lamonde opens up about all those offers from Viavi
- 5G Technology World·
Exfo rejects another Viavi takeover bid
- Coast Reporter·
Viavi Solution makes takeover offer for Exfo, but founder Germain Lamonde says no
- PR Newswire Canada·
Germain Lamonde of EXFO named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 national winner
- RCR Wireless News·
EXFO wraps up Astellia takeover
- fibre-systems.com·
EXFO names Ciena veteran Philippe Morin as COO
- fibre-systems.com·
Philippe Morin takes the helm as EXFO’s new CEO
- PR Newswire Canada·
EXFO Announces CEO Transition
- Fierce Network·
EXFO strikes $8.25M deal to acquire Absolute Analysis
Germain Lamonde: FAQ
- What company does Germain Lamonde lead?
- Germain Lamonde is CEO of EXFO.
- Where was Germain Lamonde educated?
- Germain Lamonde studied at Laval University, Polytechnic School of Montreal, University of Western Ontario.