SNC-Lavalin announces the departure of its Hydrocarbons & Chemicals Executive Vice-President

SNC-Lavalin announces the departure of its Hydrocarbons & Chemicals Executive Vice-President

MONTREAL, Dec. 4, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) announces that Andy Mackintosh, Executive Vice-President in charge of the Hydrocarbons & Chemicals business unit, has accepted a position with another company and has resigned, effective immediately. Ric Sorbo, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of Hydrocarbons & Chemicals, has been appointed the acting head of this business unit until a permanent replacement has been identified.

"While we are sorry to see Andy go, we respect his reasons, and wish him much success in his career," said Bob Card, President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. "Our oil and gas business is in good hands with Ric in the meantime."

SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure, and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin has offices across Canada and in over 40 other countries around the world, and is currently working in some 100 countries. www.snclavalin.com.

Media: Leslie Quinton Senior Vice-President, Global Corporate Communications SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. 514-390-8000, ext. 7354 leslie.quinton@snclavalin.com

Investors: Denis Jasmin Vice-President, Investor Relations SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. 514-390-8000, ext. 7553 denis.jasmin@snclavalin.com

SOURCE: SNC-LAVALIN

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