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Christophe Laval, CRP nominated to Rideau's Board
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(Montreal, QC and New York, NY, May 2, 2011)
Rideau Recognition Solutions, a leading provider of recognition technologies and solutions, today announced that Christophe Laval, founder and President of the international firm VPHR, has been nominated to the Board of Directors.
.jpg) A renowned employee recognition expert in North America and abroad, M. Laval is the founding President of VPHR, an international firm that is headquartered in Paris, France. VPHR is dedicated to employee engagement and well-being, and workplace recognition, working with organizations such as GDF Suez, La Poste, Clear Channel, Medtronic, Levi’s, Banque de France, KPMG and the French Air Force. In 2008, he authored the best selling book “Plaidoyer pour la reconnaissance au travail” (A Plea for Recognition in the Workplace).Peter W. Hart, President and CEO of Rideau, expressed his delight with M. Laval’s nomination. “Christophe and I have worked closely together on a variety of recognition industry groups and initiatives. I have long valued his intelligence and expertise. He approaches problems with a solution orientation, always impressing me with his insight and creativity. His extensive HR background and international perspective will surely enhance Rideau’s ability to deliver best-in-class, world-class recognition solutions.”
Gord Feeney,Chairman of Rideau’s Board of Directors also welcomed M. Laval’s nomination to the Board. “M. Laval’s corporate HR knowledge and global workforce expertise will help broaden Rideau’s world-wide offerings. I am looking forward to working together with Christophe as the Board guides Rideau into a new era of global growth and technological innovation.”
Previously, M. Laval worked as the HRD Europe, for the Water and Energy Division with the Schlumberger Group then moved on to became the HR Director of Quaker Oats France. In 1996, he joined Yoplait as the HR and Communication Director. He was then called on to become CEO of the Compass Group France - Healthcare and Education, and later promoted to VP HR of Compass Group Europe. In Early 2006, Christophe was appointed CEO by the board of Entreprise & Personnel, an HR association of 150 major French corporations.
Christophe recently finished a three year term as a board member of Recognition Professionals International. He was the first person outside of North America to receive the Recognition Professionals International’s Certified Recognition Professional designation. He is also recognized as a “train-the-trainer” in workplace recognition by Laval University’s CGSST (Quebec). About Rideau Recognition Solutions, Inc.
Rideau provides market-leading recognition and rewards solutions and cloud computing technologies to Global 2000 employers worldwide to boost revenues, manage employer costs, increase employee performance and exceed customer expectations. Privately held with headquarters in Montreal and offices in New York City, Paris and Bangalore, Rideau celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2012. Rideau is named after Rideau Hall; the capital city residence of Canada’s Governor General since 1867 and Canada’s equivalent to America’s White House. Find more information about the company at www.rideau.com. |
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