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.

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