Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President & CEO, VIA Rail
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VIA Rail’s vision in the Maritimes
When he was first appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail in 2014, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano took the reins of a company facing numerous challenges. Since then, VIA Rail has worked hard to improve its service offer and put the emphasis on its clients and their needs. This new vision, centered around the client, encouraged more travellers to take the train allowing VIA Rail to increase both its ridership and revenues for the first time in several years. On January 31st, Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano will explain how VIA Rail achieved this drastic shift. He will also outline VIA Rail’s vision for the Maritimes and speak about the progress VIA Rail has made over the past two years, as well as the positive influence that the company can continue to have on Canada's environmental and economic future.
La vision de VIA Rail pour la région des Maritimes
Lorsqu'il a été nommé à la tête de VIA Rail en 2014, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano prenait les rênes d’une entreprise dont les défis étaient nombreux. Depuis, l’entreprise a travaillé à l’amélioration de son offre de services en mettant l’accent sur les clients et leurs besoins. Cette vision axée sur le client a encouragé davantage de voyageurs à prendre le train, ce qui a permis à VIA Rail d’accroître à la fois sa clientèle et ses revenus pour la première fois depuis de nombreuses années. Le 31 janvier prochain, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano expliquera comment VIA Rail a réussi cet important virage. Il exposera également sa vision pour les Maritimes et fera le point sur les progrès accomplis par VIA Rail au cours des deux dernières années et l’influence positive que l’entreprise peut continuer à exercer sur l’avenir environnemental et économique du Canada.
Yves Desjardins-Siciliano
President & CEO
VIA Rail Canada
Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano joined VIA Rail in 2010 and was appointed President and CEO in May 2014. Prior to his appointment, he was the Corporation's Chief Corporate & Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. A seasoned executive, Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano leads with passion, respect and transparency. He is known for embracing innovation and encouraging creative ideas. A natural communicator, he is in high demand as a keynote speaker at conferences, business events and universities. He prides himself on being an accessible CEO, and values every opportunity to meet and converse with both travellers and employees.
Prior to VIA Rail, Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano held several senior positions in legal, regulatory and government relations, business and corporate development, marketing communications and finance. In Montreal and Toronto, he worked for private and publicly held companies, in the information technology, telecommunications, marketing and entertainment industries. Past President of the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec Division, Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano was also Chief of Staff to the federal Minister of Labour and Minister of State for Transport.
Mr. Desjardins-Siciliano holds a law degree (LL.L.) from l’Université de Montréal and he completed Graduate Studies in Law (GSD) at McGill University. He also has a designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) and is a member of the Barreau du Québec.
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 31, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM AST
Tuesday, January 31st, 2016
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Location
The Westin Nova Scotian
Atlantic Ballroom
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6
Fees/Admission
Members $54.95 / Table of 10 $549.50
Future Members $94.95 / Table of 10 $949.50
All prices subject to HST
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