July 28, 2011 – Alcan Cable has named Mr. Jean Courteau as national sales manager, Distribution for Alcan Cable in Canada effective immediately. In his new role, Courteau will lead the Canadian Distribution Business Team working with the company’s rep agencies to service customers in and through the distribution channel in Canada.

He is a graduate of Concordia University and holds his MBA from McGill University, and is a member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec (OIQ). According to Alcan Cable, Courteau has more than 12 years experience with the company, most recently as senior engineer, Distributor Products Canada & International, where he was involved in Codes and Standards work. Prior to that, he held an international position in the start-up of a new business venture in China.

Courteau will be based in Montreal, Que.