The following testimonials will give you the opportunity to assess the pertinence and the quality of the services offered by SGND via Mr. Normand Drouin. The testimonials represent the opinion of the individual and may or may not represent the opinion of their respective organization. These testimonials have been issued by several persons who have witnessed the work done. The testimonials have been classified in the following categories:
- CUSTOMERS
- VENTURE CAPITAL ORGANIZATIONS
- COLLEAGUES
The various testimonials are provided in the reader's choice of language but are sometimes the result of a translation from the original text. The original language used will be indicated and the reader could always verify the original on the web site. The language used will be indicated the letter "E" for English and "F" for French at the end of each testimonial.
The quality, the dimension, the reputation and the achievements of each person cited and the organization they are part of or have been part of, are to be noted by the reader.
CUSTOMERS
I have enjoyed our business relationship and appreciate the integrity and professionalism with which you approached it. "E"
Cliff Adel
CFO
The Schwan's Food Company
I have appreciated our business relationship and have enjoyed working with you. "E"
Dave Gerics
CFO
Cadbury Mott's
I have appreciated, while you have been with MEI, the positive evolutions of the company and I thank you for the work done. "F"
Philippe BRAUD
Manager, Selling Applications Projects
Kodak
Our business was conducted in a forthright but very fair manner and it was always a pleasure to meet and do business with you. "E"
Steve Merry
Worldwide Program Director
Heinz
It has been my pleasure working with you and the MEI team. "E"
Scott McLean
CIO
Acosta, Jacksonville, Florida
You were very professional and accommodating when we met with you. "E"
Jerry Matzner
Director of Customer Relations
Information Services
The Schwan's Food Company
Thank you for the professionalism demonstrated all those years which have been composed of open collaboration, efficiency and performances. "F"
Jean Chotard, Paris/France/Europe
Director, Strategic Projects
Kodak
Thanks for your support of the Heinz projects and especially the changes you made to ensure recovery and delivery of the solution in Italy. "E"
Richard Knee
Director, European IT Projects
Heinz UK
It has been a pleasure to work with MEI under your leadership. "E"
Ray Martinelli
Manager
Rothman, Benson and Hedges Canada
Venture Capital Organizations
I very much appreciated the courtesy you extended to me and Thinque during and after the transaction. "E"
Lon Chow
Partner, Apex Venture Partners, Chicago
(500 millions invested in IT companies)
MEI's Shareholder
I have greatly appreciated our business relation and your frankness in particular. "F"
André Vaillant
Vice President
Innovatech Grand Montreal
(360 millions invested TI companies)
Congratulations Normand. By all accounts you have done a fine job. "E"
Mark Koulogeorge
Managing Partner
MK Capital, Chicago
(245 millions invested in IT companies)
"Normand has demonstrated, for two of our investments that he could be a fighter and a seasoned negotiator who knows how to get the best of a situation <<and produce concrete operational results>> this with companies in a very difficult situation." "F"
Hubert Manseau
President and CEO
Innovatech Grand Montreal
Colleagues
I can say I was very happy to have you with us when we were in the middle of a major crisis. What a turnaround you have managed! It has been a pleasure to work with you. "F"
Laurent Wermenlinger
President
PWL Capital Inc
Ex Board Member, MEI.
I believe very strongly that you turned the company around and thus provided me with the opportunity to flourish and apply my strengths within a department that finally received the attention it required to succeed. "E"
Tasia Tsimiklis
Coordinator, Market Analysts
MEI Group Inc.
I now know what it is to be a good President and I will keep in mind your focus and your know how as a reference. "F"
Julie Marchessault
Coordinator, External Communications
MEI Group Inc.
"Every once in a while you meet an individual who can deliver outstanding business results. Normand has always been able to do that in a professional manner and with a high degree of integrity." "E"
W. Brian Edwards
Founder and ex-CEO
BCE Emergis
MEI ex Board Member
Extract from a letter received from an MEI's Executive reporting into me:
"In every case (my previous work experience) each one of my "bosses" possessed certain skills and characteristics. None had both the "street smarts" and strategic thought leadership as Normand Drouin. None had the ability to make very tough decisions and at the same time have the people affected felt the decision was required and fair.
From a business point of view you gave me and all your executives the encouragement and tools to grow MEI into what it is today, one of the top three vendors in the world, including a solid profitable growth in an ugly IT environment." "E"
Michael Evans
Sr. VP
Worldwide Marketing
MEI Group Inc.
